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December 9, 2025

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

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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

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The Department of Community Development and Infrastructure will implement stiff penalties for illegal dumping violations on July 11.

Santa Cruz County streamlines permits

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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

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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

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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

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The 2025-26 fiscal budget which cuts several positions, reduces operational fees and implements a five-year capital improvement plan.

California Congressional Delegation protests Army Corps of Engineers cuts

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A dozen members of the California Congressional Delegation urged the House Appropriations Committee to reject the Trump Administration’s drastic cuts to USACE.

2025 Farmer of the Year announced

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Larry Jacobs and Sandra Belin, co-owners of Jacobs Farm del Cabo, have been named 2025 Farmer of the Year by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau. The award is presented annually to farmer(s) who have contributed “beyond their normal farming duties to help the community.”...
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K9 helps nab suspect, find drugs, cash, gun

A man was arrested Dec. 4 after Monterey County Sheriff's deputies found drugs, cash and a loaded gun in a vehicle. Around 3:15pm, detectives with...

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