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Fish Lady swims to Capitola location

The new location at 700A Bay Avenue is adjacent to the Capitola Produce Market and near Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria.

Man killed in suspected drive-by shooting in Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ—A man was shot and killed as he sat in a car on the westside of Santa Cruz Tuesday afternoon. He has been identified as Juan Antonio Ruiz, 28, according to the Santa Cruz County Coroner’s Office.  The initial call to emergency dispatchers reported a...

Thousands expected for ‘No Kings’ protests Saturday

In June, an estimated 5 million people amassed in cities across the U.S. to protest President Donald Trump, and policies such as the administration’s hard-line immigration stance. The South County event was hosted by Indivisible Pajaro Valley, which is again staging the event on Saturday...

New landfill ‘a major milestone’ for city

Watsonville city on Tuesday reopened its landfill after a seven-year closure, unveiling two new areas that will give the city its own waste facility for about 75 years.  City officials hailed the opening of Cell 4—located at 730 San Andreas Road—as “a major milestone in...

With new bleachers, Watsonville High ‘Catz ready to roar

More than 150 people gathered at Watsonville High School on Oct. 17 for the official opening of the athletic field’s new bleachers and announcer's booth.  Principal Joe Gregorio welcomed the crowd at Geiser Field that included former principals Elaine Legoretta, Murray Shekman and Nancy Bilicich.  Gregorio...

Hernandez maintains lead for Cabrillo Board seat

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Editor's note: Updated results of this race can be found here. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Felipe Hernandez, who has served as a member of the Watsonville City Council since 2012, including a stint as mayor, is maintaining a lead over incumbent Leticia Mendoza for Cabrillo College Governing...

PG&E upgrading natural gas system in Watsonville

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be working this summer to upgrade its natural gas system in Watsonville.

Community briefs, Aug. 31

Community briefs, Aug. 31, 2018

Crash damages power pole, snarls traffic

WATSONVILLE—A pickup truck driver sheared a utility pole on South Green Valley Road at Main Street Wednesday, causing a major traffic jam and power outages. Watsonville Police Department Sgt. Donny Thul said the male driver of a white pickup, towing a large soil disking tool,...

City raises campaign finance limits

In next year’s city-wide elections voters will be able to donate up to $500, a $100 increase from the previous limit passed in 2010. The limit will increase by $25 every two years starting in 2022.
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Bag containing gun, ammo found at Aptos High

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies and Pajaro Valley Unified School District officials are investigating after a bag containing a firearm and ammunition was found...