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October 13, 2025

Entrepreneur takes gamble on new career

The Hiccuping Dragon is a small hot dog stand nestled in Rio Del Mar Esplanade. With a beachside real estate, ocean views and a steady crowd of hungry beachgoers, Hammond couldn’t have picked a better spot for his four-month-old stand.

Local nursery sees uptick in business during pandemic

With the pandemic outbreak, most of us heard this warning many times: Stay at home. But that could have been softened a little bit with: “Stay at home and in the garden.” Because, for many of us, that’s what happened: People started plowing deep...

WPD welcomes new K-9

The Watsonville Police Department has welcomed the newest member to their team: Axel, a 1-year-old German shepherd from the Czech Republic.

Community briefs, April 11

Community briefs, April 11

Local students, future explorers

One year after taking top honors in an engineering competition designed to train aspiring space explorers, the Cabrillo College Robotics Club is returning to the arena.

Numerous services at risk

When Vice President Mike Pence cast a tie-breaking vote in the Senate on March 30, he helped overturn an Obama-era rule that forbade states from denying grants to organizations such as Planned Parenthood.

Suspects ditch stolen car

Watsonville Police Sgt. Mish Radich works with Master Officer Burt Iles, K-9 officer Rocky and California Highway Patrol officer Robert Padilla Tuesday in searching for four men that reportedly fled from officers on foot.

Fashion show benefits playground

The Aptos Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Hats off to Spring Fashion” event is not only a way to check out the latest fashions from local businesses, but also a chance to benefit a local organization.

Building a path to their future

APTOS — If a plan by a newly formed group is successful, nearly three-dozen middle school girls from Pajaro Valley Unified School District will enter high school and college with bolstered self-confidence, self awareness and academic prowess.

Rotary hosts exchange students at Yosemite

The Freedom Rotary Club hosted a large group of Rotary Youth Exchange students from April 27-30 during its annual trip to Yosemite National Park.
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St. Francis, Watsonville to meet for PCAL season opener | High...

St. Francis is hosting Watsonville this weekend for the anticipated start of Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North play.  The crosstown rivals will square off...