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SANTA CRUZ—Nearly seven years ago, a group of eight gang members gathered in a Main Street restaurant, where they socialized and drank before going outside to gun down a rival gang member at a nearby hotel in a planned attack. The victim, Ramon Rendon, died...

The three candidates vying to be the next District 4 Supervisor met at a public forum Wednesday night, each ready to discuss where they want to lead Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley.  Felipe Hernandez is the current supervisor for District 4. He is challenged by...

This Wednesday, Pajaro Valley Arts (PVA) will open “Plein Air: Our Bounty,” an exhibit featuring works by local Plein air artists.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart announced his retirement Wednesday, a move that will cap a 36-year career with the department when he steps down Dec. 6. He has endorsed Undersheriff Chris Clark to succeed him. Hart, who is serving his third term, says his decision...

Watsonville, incorporated in 1868, was selected for its “historic nature” and its many historical societies and museums that celebrate “everything from the region’s rich agricultural heritage to its fire department,” according to the State Library’s website.

WATSONVILLE—As shoppers flock to grocery stores, stocking up on fresh, frozen and canned foods, California farms are working to keep up with the demand. In Watsonville, large and small farms alike are sending unprecedented amounts of products to local and national stores, as well as...

WATSONVILLE—After months of fundraising during which organizers scraped together more than $65 million, Watsonville Community Hospital will become a now publicly owned entity as of midnight on Sept. 1. The Pajaro Valley Health Care District (PVHD) signed the paperwork on Wednesday, making the sale official. State...

APTOS—The performing arts sector has taken a major hit due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Large gatherings—especially those indoors—are discouraged in order to slow the spread of the virus, and as such theaters and other venues have been forced to remain closed. The Cabrillo College Theater...