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April 23, 2026

Suspect arrested with guns, drugs at Watsonville motel

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WATSONVILLE—A Watsonville man with several outstanding felony warrants was arrested Dec. 2 when police found two loaded guns and nearly 200 grams of methamphetamine in his room. Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said officers arrested Angel Contreras, 35, at a motel on the 900 block...

Names released in Rodeway Inn deaths

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WATSONVILLE—The man and woman who were found dead inside a van parked in the parking lot of the Rodeway Inn in Watsonville on March 8 have been identified as Nicholas Reagan, 29, and Barbara Reid, 64. According to Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman...

Arson suspected in park fire | Photo

The Watsonville Police Department has launched an arson investigation regarding the incident.

Senior Center hosting drive-thru ice cream giveaway

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WATSONVILLE—The City of Watsonville on Sept. 26 will be hosting a Drive-Thru Ice Cream Social for older adults in front of the Watsonville Senior Center. The event will run from noon-3pm at 114 E. 5th St.  RSVP by calling the Older Adults Services Supervisor Katie Nuñez...

Growing together after school

F.L.Y.E.R.S (Fun Loving Youth En Route to Success) is the City of Watsonville’s own after-school program, created from need and housed downtown through the Parks and Community Services Department.

Women’s March returns to Santa Cruz

Tens of thousands of people descended upon downtown Santa Cruz Saturday morning to march for the rights of women.

‘Dire’ deadline approaching for hospital purchase

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WATSONVILLE—The organization formed earlier this year to operate and oversee Watsonville Community Hospital is nearing its July 1 deadline to raise enough to make the purchase, but is still $16 million short. If Pajaro Valley Healthcare District (PVHD) is unable to raise the funds, it...

County kicks off in-person voting

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Clerk/Registrar of Voters has opened in-person voting centers throughout Santa Cruz County for the June 7 Primary Election. Voters may cast ballots at any of the following locations:  •Watsonville City Clerk’s Office, 275 Main St., fourth floor •Temple Beth El, 3055...

PHOTO: King tides return

King tides will return Monday and Tuesday.
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