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June 30, 2026

Tire thieves strike neighborhoods

Residents of the Martinelli Street area of Watsonville have reported a rash of tire thefts over the past few weeks.

Two arrested in attempted homicide

Two Watsonville men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide in a shooting event on Sept. 2 on the 100 block of Roosevelt Street.

‘Freedom Weekend’ takes aim at human trafficking

A full slate of events is planned for Sept. 15-17 as part of “Freedom Weekend” at Corralitos Community Church, an annual look at the global problem of human trafficking.

PHOTO: Mole and mariachi

The fifth annual Mole and Mariachi Festival took place Saturday at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Police nab arson suspect

Watsonville Police are crediting social media with helping them nab a 16-year-old arson suspect who allegedly started a fire at Starlight Elementary School on Aug. 27.

Two arrested for guns, two pounds of meth

Two Watsonville men were arrested during a traffic stop Thursday after police found a “substantial” amount of methamphetamine and guns in their vehicle, Watsonville Police Cpl. Rudy Lopez said Friday.
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Nuñez wins Santa Cruz County supervisor race 

Tony Nuñez will be the next Santa Cruz County Supervisor representing the 4th District after final election results certified Friday showed he secured an...