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October 12, 2025

Big-rig flips on Hwy 101 in Aromas

A big rig ended up on its side on the northbound entrance to Highway 101 at Highway 129 Thursday in Aromas around 10:30 a.m.

Teen tosses gun during chase

Watsonville Police on Tuesday arrested a 17-year-old suspected gang member after he allegedly tried to toss a handgun during a chase, WPD spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said Wednesday.

4 juveniles arrested in Aptos hammer attack

Four Watsonville minors, between the ages of 15 and 16, were arrested on charges of attempted murder and robbery following a brazen early morning attack at an Aptos home on May 28.

County warns of senior scam

Santa Cruz County officials on Wednesday warned residents to beware of a scam targeting seniors.

Electrocution kills Corralitos man

A 57-year-old Corralitos man died Monday evening when he was working on his home, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said.

Latina author visits Cabrillo class for migrant students

Author Viola Canales stood in front of a group of local high school migrant students Tuesday morning and told them to follow their dreams, embrace their Latino heritage and hold onto their family ties even as they graduate and venture out into the world.

Cabrillo offering free tuition for first-time students

Known as the "Cabrillo College Promise," the college is offering, for the first time, a free year of tuition for any graduating senior from a Santa Cruz County high school.

Car shatters utility pole on Highway 1

Emergency officials prepare to take a man to the emergency room Monday after his Toyota Camry drifted off of Highway 1 south of Watsonville at Jensen Road.

Boy arrested for firing gun in air

A 14-year-old boy caught on camera shooting a gun in the air on the Fourth of July was arrested Friday.

Hospice promotes growing palliative care program

Hospice of Santa Cruz County's palliative care program moved from a pilot in 2016 to an ongoing service last year.
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St. Francis, Watsonville to meet for PCAL season opener | High...

St. Francis is hosting Watsonville this weekend for the anticipated start of Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North play.  The crosstown rivals will square off...