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A man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly trying to sexually assault a woman as she walked in downtown Santa Cruz, and fighting a police officer who came to arrest him, Santa Cruz Police Lt. Warren Barry said.

Police prepare to rush into a home on the 100 block of Arista Lane Friday where a man reportedly broke into the occupied home.

Watsonville NETworX celebrated the graduation of its second class on May 4 at the Watsonville First United Methodist Church.

The first-ever Wine, Beer & Art Walk took place in downtown Watsonville Saturday. The sold-out event drew at least 300 people to town for a taste of what the Pajaro Valley is about, from local wines, craft beers and non-alcoholic beverages to local businesses showcasing their wares and services in a casual, let’s get acquainted atmosphere.

A Santa Cruz man was arrested Tuesday after police officers found a high-powered rifle in his hotel room.

A new traffic barrier has been installed on Airport Boulevard at Holm Road in Watsonville.

The local meat processing businesses, Freedom Meat Lockers and Corralitos Market & Sausage Co., are ramping up their stock to handle demands for the Memorial Day weekend.

Volunteer workers place colored sawdust to create a path in the parking lot of St. Patrick's Church on Thursday.

Participating in the 25th year of riding to end AIDS, more than 3,000 cyclists and volunteer "roadies" will ride out of Cow Palace in San Francisco on Sunday to launch their seven-day, 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles.