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December 11, 2025

Year in Review: 2020 in photos

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Here are photos from the Pajaronian team that defined this year. Coronavirus closures Community comes together For the record Hot topics Saying Goodbye Bright spots

Community Bridges moves into new headquarters

Community Bridges has settled into its new offices in downtown Watsonville, bringing its headquarters closer to the majority of people it serves.

Man dies after being run over by two vehicles

A person died late Saturday night after being run over multiple times on Salinas Road near Lewis Road in Pajaro. The California Highway Patrol said that a pedestrian, who has not been named, was struck and killed around 11:37pm. Police radio traffic stated that...

CDC eases outdoors mask-wearing guidelines for the vaccinated

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Americans who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus no longer need to wear masks outdoors if they’re walking, running, hiking or biking, either alone or with members of their household, and in small outdoor gatherings, federal health officials announced on Tuesday. The risk of the...

Three arrested for Soquel burglary

SOQUEL—Santa Cruz Sheriff’s deputies on Saturday arrested three people after they allegedly burglarized a house in Soquel. Elizabeth Chandler, Colby Jackson and Henry Hansen were charged with burglary, vandalism and resisting arrest. Only Jackson remained in custody Monday in lieu of $25,000 bail. According to the...

Santa Cruz, Monterey counties will lift mask mandates on Feb. 16

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In alignment with the state, 11 Bay Area counties, including Monterey and Santa Cruz, and the City of Berkeley will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings on Feb. 16. Unvaccinated individuals over the age of 2 will continue to be required to...

Protest delays Spirit of Watsonville Parade

A group of protesters calling for the closure of detention centers at the U.S.-Mexico border delayed the start of the annual Spirit of Watsonville parade by roughly 25 minutes on Thursday.

Police spending in Watsonville’s proposed budget draws criticism

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WATSONVILLE—Over the next two years, the city of Watsonville plans to invest roughly $7.5 million to give Sotomayor Soccer Field at Ramsay Park a complete makeover and get several other projects at the city’s largest park “shovel ready.” It also hopes to increase the funding...

Watsonville Police Department holds awards ceremony for outstanding employees

Dozens of law enforcement and emergency first responders gathered in the Watsonville City Council Chambers Wednesday for a promotional and award ceremony honoring Watsonville police and employees, and a county prosecutor. “The nature of our work requires us to be efficient, moving from call to...

‘Night of the Living Composers’ returns

New Music Works of Santa Cruz will host its annual “Night of the Living Composers” on March 30 at the Samper Recital Hall at Cabrillo College in Aptos.
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Photo story: A lighted Watsonville

The front yard of this home at the corner of Hushbeck Avenue and Bronte Street in Watsonville is packed with Holiday cheer.

Watsonville welcomes new mayor