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December 17, 2025

Community briefs, Aug. 3: Environmental group awarded grant

Community briefs, Aug. 3, 2018

Santa Cruz man arrested for alleged sex crimes

A Santa Cruz man was arrested Friday for allegedly attempting to have “inappropriate and unlawful” contact with a juvenile under 16, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office announced via Facebook.

PHOTO: Turn proves too tight for big rig

A big rig is stalled in an awkward angle at the corner of Buena Vista Drive at San Andreas Road Friday.

Fitness Evolution agrees to settle fraud case

Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeffrey Rosell announced Thursday that Fitness Evolution has agreed to a settlement paying approximately $1.8 million in penalties, restitution and costs.

Breastfeeding fair, walk returns

The 12th annual Breastfeeding Health Fair and Walk will return Aug. 10 from 3-6 p.m. at the Watsonville Plaza.

Police maintain watch on suicidal man

Watsonville Police maintain positions outside a home on Westwind Court near Pioneer Cemetery Wednesday.

Man injured on razor wire fence

Emergency officials deal with a man who suffered a series of cuts after he tried to climb over a razor wire topped fence Wednesday at Big Creek Lumber on West Beach Street.

Land Trust to host public event for 40th anniversary

Local nonprofit organization Land Trust of Santa Cruz County will host its annual Bee Barn Bash on Saturday, and for the first time the event will be open to the public.

Local film's fundraising campaign ends soon

"Service With a Smile," produced by Digital NEST, is currently in production.

Strawberry Festival returns this weekend

The Watsonville Strawberry Festival returns this year on Aug. 4 and 5, bringing with it some old favorites and a few new additions.
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Watsonville Fire Chief Rudy López to step down

Watsonville Fire Chief Rudy López has announced his retirement after 35 years of service to the community. His retirement will be effective Dec. 31.  López...