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October 8, 2025

A.J. Gonzalez case moved to February

The case of an accused child killer was postponed in Superior Court in Santa Cruz Tuesday morning.

Watsonville forms tie with Mexican city

While the majority of Watsonville's population is either from Mexico or has ties to it, the city did not, until Tuesday, have a sister city relationship within the country.

PHOTO: Tree crashes through power lines on Paradise Road

A crew from Pacific Gas and Electric work on replacing power lines where a toppling tree wiped out three power poles and power lines Monday morning at 1:40 a.m. on Paradise Road in Prunedale during heavy rains and winds.

Sheriff’s office targeting package thieves

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has a message for everyone planning on stealing packages from doorsteps: watch out.

Culture through creativity

Local cultural organization Senderos of Santa Cruz will be holding its annual “December in Mexico” performance at the Harbor High School Theater, 300 La Fonda Ave., on Friday and Saturday.

Aptos home goes up in flames

An Aptos home went up in flames early Thursday morning but no injures were reported.

World Toilet Day brings attention to local sewer system

To commemorate World Toilet Day this Sunday, Watsonville residents are invited to prevent backups by flushing only toilet paper and nothing else.

Children’s museum celebrating three years

The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery is hosting a free community day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community briefs, Nov. 16: Santa Cruz Symphony performs this weekend

Community briefs, Nov. 16, 2017

Lawsuit filed in 2016 shooting

The family of a 15-year-old who was shot to death in Watsonville last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and the County of Santa Cruz.
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Police name burglary suspect nabbed in vacant home

Watsonville Police have identified the suspect who was arrested Oct. 3 after he holed up inside a vacant home on Clifford Avenue.  Javier Diaz Baruc,...