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April 6, 2026

Man dies from injuries in Castroville shooting

Marcelino Calixto Pastrana, 27, of Castroville has died after he was shot June 26 in the parking lot behind the Castroville Market, 10696 Merritt St.  The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office added that a second victim, a 17-year-old male from Salinas, remains hospitalized in critical condition. “We...

Eco-flooring store set to open in Watsonville

WATSONVILLE—A new flooring store is in the works for downtown Watsonville. Samaya’s Flooring and Design Center is slated for a post-Thanksgiving soft opening in the former Van’s Shoes on East Lake Avenue, said owner Nima Chiring. The store will be a sister business of Samaya's...

Belgard Kup football game between Watsonville rivals postponed

WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley High football team has been conditioning for several weeks, gearing up for what will be the shortest season in the program’s history.  That season is in danger of becoming a week shorter after this Saturday’s game for the illustrious Belgard Kup against...

Dumping a ‘public health risk’

McCloud said that in her five years working within the city’s Stormwater Management department, she has seen about a 20 percent growth in illegal dumping—especially along riverbanks and in sloughs.

Homicide suspect arrested in Switzerland

A Santa Cruz man was arrested recently in Switzerland in connection with the death of his father, 90-year-old Robert Smallwood.

Person killed in early-morning, head-on collision

A person was killed early Thursday morning in a head-on collision on San Juan Road that sent another person to a trauma center in critical condition.

County to file complaints against PG&E for unpermitted timber harvesting, environmental damage

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously agreed to file a complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission against Pacific Gas and Electric Company for what officials say is unpermitted timber harvesting and other activity in the wake of...

Briefs

FoodWhat?! benefit Tickets are on sale for the FoodWhat?! 2024 Benefit Celebration Dinner. Event includes young participants sharing their stories. Tickets are $100. There will continue to be an opportunity to make an additional donation at the event. The event takes place Sunday, Sept. 29 from 4:30–7pm in...

Fight sends man to hospital

A man was taken to the hospital late Tuesday morning after a fight with two suspects.

Q&A: Graciela Vega on Cinco de Mayo

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The community is invited to gather and celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5 from 4-7pm in the Watsonville City Plaza. Co-presented by the Farmers’ Market, Poesía en la Plaza and Ballet Folklorico Ollin, the event will feature music, poets, dancers and booths.  We spoke...
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