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September 30, 2025

Chef to host benefit dinner for PV Loaves & Fishes

Chef Jesse Plasencia, executive chef of The Pacheco Club in Monterey, and past board member of Pajaro Valley Loaves & Fishes, will host a pop-up dinner to benefit the nonprofit food pantry and kitchen at El Alteño Restaurant, 323 Main St. in Watsonville,

Four detained in alleged robbery

Watsonville Police said four people appeared to have set up a fake prostitution meeting with a man around 1 p.m. at the Motel 6 at Green Meadow Drive at South Green Valley Road.

Children’s art on show

Children's book illustrator Elizabeth Gomez talks about her artwork Thursday during an exhibit reception for Amesti Elementary students as part of the El Pajaro Community Development Corporation and Plaza Vigil annual Art Show.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk unveils new main entrance

In 1909, employees of the recently-opened Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk gathered at its entrance to capture a moment that has been enjoyed by future generations.

SCPD chief set to retire

Santa Cruz Police Chief Kevin Vogel, who will be retiring on June 2, was recognized during the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's summer kick-off party Thursday in the Cocoanut Grove.

WHS agriculture class grows, donates vegetables

The Watsonville High School Future Farmers of America Chapter grew and harvested nearly 600 pounds of vegetables this term, and donated it to Second Harvest Food Bank.

Accused doctor pleads not guilty

The Santa Cruz neurosurgeon facing 10 felonies for allegedly sexually abusing three children pleaded not guilty in Santa Cruz County Superior Court Friday.

Sheriff’s office: Beware of kidnapping, bail scams

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Clark on Tuesday said that residents have been targeted recently by a so-called virtual kidnapping scam.
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Photo story: Minor injuries in rollover crash

A Watsonville man suffered minor injuries Monday when he lost control of his Toyota Tundra pickup and rolled upside down on a hillside on...