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April 26, 2026

Photo: Two injured in Freedom Blvd. head-on crash

Watsonville dui crash
Emergency workers team up to extricate a female passenger from a caved-in pickup on the 2900 block of Freedom Boulevard Friday. California Highway Patrol officer Michael Matildi said the male driver of a white GMC  Sierra Denali pickup was traveling north on Freedom Boulevard at...

Dahlias up close

The annual Dahlia Show by the Monterey Bay Dahlia Society will run Aug. 24-25 at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.

Briefs: Farm to Cafeteria Festival; Aromas Holiday Festival

farm to cafeteria festival pajaro valley high school
Aromas Holiday Festival is Nov. 18-19 Aromas Hills Artisans is inviting the public to the Aromas Holiday Festival, taking place 10am-4pm Nov. 18-19 at the Aromas Grange, 400 Rose Ave. This year’s show will include handmade artwork and creations, and artists will be present to show...

April 6 2024 Edition

These are a collection of images from our photojournalist Tarmo Hannula that did not make it into stories, but we think should be enjoyed. Do you have a photo you’d like to be considered for our gallery? Send it to [email protected].

PVUSD facing declining enrollment, revenues

Pajaro Valley Unified School District has suffered declining enrollment for the past two decades, due to several factors such as increasing cost of living, as well as housing and rental costs that make Santa Cruz County among the most expensive places to live in...

Sheriff’s warn of phone scam

MONTEREY COUNTY—The Monterey County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public of a repeat telephone scam. Scammers are making phone calls and identifying themselves as members of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office. They are using actual names and ranks of deputies, sergeants and commanders and soliciting...

Attempted murder suspect arrested

WATSONVILLE — A 47-year-old man was arrested today for his involvement in an attempted murder on Riverside Road in Watsonville in June.  At 1pm Wednesday Edgar Ayala was arrested on the 2700 block of Freedom Boulevard by Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies, with the aid of...

Watsonville Center for the Arts celebrates one year

Watsonville Center for the Arts Ballet Folklorico Ollin dancers
The Watsonville Center for the Arts announced its one-year anniversary as a thriving arts and culture hub in downtown Watsonville. This milestone marks the realization of a long-held dream for the local community, providing a dedicated space to nurture cultural arts, provide creative opportunities...

Countryside arts festival starts up

A countywide celebration of visual and performing arts kicked off Thursday and will run through April 26.  The Ripple Effect Santa Cruz County Arts Festival is the County’s effort to highlight the creative community during California’s Arts, Culture and Creativity Month.  Organizers said the event brings...
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Armed man arrested after standoff

A man was taken into custody after a shooting Saturday night near Riverside Drive and Marchant Street. Just before 7pm, Watsonville Police responded to reports...