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WATSONVILLE—When Bike Santa Cruz County approached South County officials to start up a monthly community bike ride, Watsonville Cyclery owner Julian “Jules” Mandujano was eager to get involved. Every last Friday of the month, Mandujano offers up his business at 25 East 5th St. as...

Observations from around the Pajaro Valley.

WATSONVILLE—Two Watsonville Community Band members, trombonist Samuel Waite and bass clarinetist Yazlyn Estrada, have been awarded full scholarships to the Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp in June. Both students are graduates of the WCB Youth Band and now play with the adult unit. The...

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies conduct a high-risk car stop Tuesday morning on Holohan Road after receiving reports of a man pointing a rifle at agricultural workers.

Franchise specializes in Asian rice and salad bowls Rancho Del Mar shopping center in Aptos is celebrating the opening of a new restaurant. Poki Bowl, which originated in San Jose, offers an extensive menu of Asian rice and salad bowls, with a plethora of raw fish...

Pesticide meeting set for Monday The California Department of Pesticide Regulation will hold a meeting Monday from 4-6:30pm at the Family Center in Ramsay Park regarding pesticide use and regenerative farming.  “It is a rare in-person opportunity for the public to demand pesticide reduction and elimination...

LEO's Haven, an all-inclusive park, broke ground Saturday.

Special events S.C. Follies auditions (Jan. 25)  Do you love to sing or dance and want to bring more music, harmony and fun to your life? Santa Cruz Follies is holding auditions Saturday. We are looking for singers in all voice parts. For information call 423-6640. Location:...

Police on Sunday were looking for a man who escaped after leading them on a vehicle pursuit in a stolen pickup and a foot chase in Watsonville.  The incident began at Main Street at Freedom Boulevard around 10:30am when Watsonville Police Capt. Jarrod Pisturino spotted...