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January 29, 2026

Music, activities and more lined up for Kidrageous carnival

In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the 20th annual Jacob’s Heart Kidrageous Golden Carnival returns Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Watsonville City Plaza.

Dead woman was stung multiple times

A woman who was found dead in a stand of bushes along Harkins Slough Friday morning suffered multiple stings by either bees or yellowjackets before her death, Watsonville Police Sgt. Brian Ridgway said.

UCSC chancellor to retire

UC Santa Cruz Chancellor George Blumenthal announced Tuesday that he is retiring at the end of this academic year.

Beach Festival gears up for inaugural event

New event will take over Capitola Village Sept. 29-30.

Work begins Monday on Hwy 129/Carlton Road intersection

A project to improve the intersection of Highway 129 and Carlton Road beginning next week will result in traffic delays and a temporary closure.

Farm Discovery at Live Earth to hold annual benefit dinner

Event raises funds for educational organization

Community Bridges moves into new headquarters

Community Bridges has settled into its new offices in downtown Watsonville, bringing its headquarters closer to the majority of people it serves.

Man shot by police booked into jail

The man who was shot by a Watsonville Police officer after charging the officer with two kitchen knives was booked into Santa Cruz County Jail Tuesday after his release from a hospital, Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said Wednesday.

Boy injured in Hwy 1 rollover

A 5-year-old boy was seriously injured Tuesday morning.

Mexican Independence Day: Music, food and more

The group Banda S7 treats the crowd to live Banda music Sunday in downtown Watsonville during a celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
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Santa Cruz, Monterey counties to test wireless emergency system Thursday

Officials in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties will conduct a test of the Wireless Emergency Alert system on Thursday, sending emergency messages to mobile...

Alliances in turmoil