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December 5, 2025

Pajaro Valley introduces monthly art tour, events

Taiko drummers performing outside
Artists around the Pajaro Valley are gearing up for the inaugural Second Saturday Art Tour, a monthly event in downtown Watsonville.

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.

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...

Burglary suspect arrested after chase

sheriffs look on at van that skidded off the road
A Prunedale man was arrested Sunday by Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies after he reportedly broke into a home and then took off in a van.

County Sets Steep Fines for Illegal Dumping

Broken stove tossed along the road in a scenic landscape
The Department of Community Development and Infrastructure will implement stiff penalties for illegal dumping violations on July 11.

Santa Cruz County streamlines permits

People waiting to talk at a government meeting
County supervisors will work toward in-person help, a smoother online platform, and an efficient process, especially for smaller projects.

Ella’s at the Airport closes

Sign for the restaurant Ella's at the Airport
A sign in the window of the popular eatery at the Watsonville Municipal Airport, said the sudden closure was due to “unexpected circumstances.”

City Completes Sports Court Upgrades at Callaghan Park

People playing pickleball outdoors on a freshly built court
A lively ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at Callaghan Park in Watsonville as officials, sports fans and citizens celebrated the opening of six new pickleball courts.

Community Mosaic Projects Move Forward

Four young people standing behind a round mosaic artwork
Work continues on two art projects that are part of an upgrade for Ramsay Park, thanks to the efforts unfolding at the Muzzio Mosaic Art.

Watsonville City Council Cuts Vacant Positions in New Budget

Police and paramedics at the scene of an accident
The 2025-26 fiscal budget which cuts several positions, reduces operational fees and implements a five-year capital improvement plan.
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48th Annual Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair opens Friday

The 48th Annual Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair will run Friday and Saturday at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.  This year the event will...