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February 7, 2026

Two pedestrians struck in Seabright area, one dies

Seabright fatal crash
Editor's note: This story was updated from an earlier version. SANTA CRUZ—The woman who was killed in a solo-vehicle crash in the Seabright area Monday has been identified as Allison Endert, who has been involved in local government for decades.  Santa Cruz County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty...

Valencia Road work close

Santa Cruz County officials are working with utility companies to relocate phone and electricity lines, fiber optic cables and other utilities in preparation for installing a temporary bridge on Valencia Road, county spokesman Jason Hoppin said Monday.

Watsonville Wetlands Watch receives $3.2M grant

Watsonville Wetlands Watch was recently awarded a $3.275 million federal grant to boost its tree planting and education programs. Its project, called Growing Tree Canopy, Climate Resilience and Green Jobs Pathways in the Pajaro Valley (PV Trees), will build upon its established urban forestry program...

Smaller classes, fewer days lead district’s plans for fall semester

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WATSONVILLE—Many students unable to return to class when school starts on Aug. 14 due to Covid-19 restrictions will attend a virtual academy, an all-online option created by Pajaro Valley Unified School District as it plans for the coming academic year. The PVUSD Board of Trustees...

Briefs: Hike for CASA; police speak with Elks

CASA of Santa Cruz County
Hike to support CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Cruz County will hold the third annual Move for CASA at Elkhorn Slough Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Road, on May 6 from 9-11:30am. The public is invited to join a team or form one of their own...

Former Watsonville Police DARE officer dies

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WATSONVILLE—Mike Ciglar, a retired Watsonville Police Department officer and fixture in the local law scene for 30 years, died Oct. 15 at 62. A longtime Watsonville resident, soft-spoken and easy going, Ciglar, among other things, played a huge role in community involvement and served at...

Trailblazers Award winners announced

The Santa Cruz County Women’s Commission announced the four winners of the annual Trailblazers Awards on Tuesday.

Juvenile suspect arrested in teen’s death

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office have announced the arrest of a juvenile suspect in the shooting death of 18-year-old Adrian Puga during an illegal street takeover in Prunedale.  Sheriff Tina Nieto made the announcement at a press conference Friday that the arrest was made in...

Business Showcase returns to Aptos

Food, gadgets, cars, safety demonstrations and more will all be under one roof, and out in the parking lot, during the annual Business Showcase.
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Watsonville boys’ soccer battle in scoreless draw against Gonzales | Weeklys...

The Watsonville High boys’ soccer team clinched at least a share of the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division title following a 0-0 draw...

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