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August 11, 2026

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.

Volunteers asked to join cleanup day

The City of Watsonville and the Santa Cruz County Tobacco Education Coalition is encouraging residents to participate in the Annual Coastal Cleanup Day, set for Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon at multiple Watsonville sites.

PVUSD budget shows good, bad news

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District on Wednesday approved a budget report which shows the district reducing its deficit spending, and holding onto its required 3 percent reserve, even as it watches its ending fund balance drop for the next three years.

SC Sheriff considering using drones

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is considering purchasing three drones to help in its law enforcement operations, and is seeking public input about the idea.

PHOTO: Celebrating Mexican Independence

Esther Herrera and Pedro Juarez enjoy dancing Friday at the Watsonville Senior Center as part of the center's celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
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Ted Balestreri, CEO and Chairman of the Cannery Row Company, left, joins Monterey County Supervisor Supervisor Kate Daniels, at podium, along with Monterey Bay Aquarium CEO Jenny Gray, Rep. Jimmy Panetta, Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson and Save Our Shores Executive Director Katie Thompson. (Todd Guild/The Pajaronian)

Panetta vows to fight ‘Trump 2.0’ drilling plans

During President Donald Trump’s first term in office, which began in 2017, his administration proposed a sweeping plan to open nearly all U.S. coastal...
Joseph Eaton drops his ballot in the box at the City of Watsonville Civic Plaza voting station on June 2. (Tarmo Hannula/Pajaronian file)

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