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September 15, 2026

Embracing autumn with art, fun

This Friday from 5–7 p.m., Ann Soldo Elementary will host this year’s Fall Festival. The fundraiser is open to the community and will include a barbecue, silent auction, games, dancing and more.

Soquel Drive in Aptos to close down

John Presleigh, director of the county’s Public Works department, announced that work on Soquel Drive, from Trout Gulch Road intersection to 200 feet south of Aptos Street intersection, will be closed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday due to road repairs.

PHOTO: Masks in the park

Attendees of the monthly Watsonville Wednesday gathering show off masks and other Halloween decorations Wednesday in Watsonville Plaza.

Watsonville, Santa Cruz receive funds for pedestrian safety projects

The cities of Watsonville and Santa Cruz will receive more than $1.5 million for pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, following approval Wednesday by the California Transportation Commission.

Volunteers needed for community service day

Volunteers across the county are invited to participate in Make a Difference Day 2017 on Oct. 28.

Neighborhood Services and WPD join forces

The Watsonville Police Department has announced a growing expansion of community service programs through the incorporation of the Neighborhood Services Division.

Lettuce industry highlighted in new exhibit

The Agricultural History Project is celebrating 100 years of lettuce growing on the Central Coast with its latest exhibit, “Lettuce Green Gold,” which held its grand opening Saturday.

Three stabbing victims show up at hospital

Watsonville Police are investigating a report of three men that were stabbed Saturday.
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Photo Gallery Sept. 14, 2026

These are a collection of images from our photojournalist Tarmo Hannula that did not make it into stories, but we think should be enjoyed....