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January 3, 2026

Paving on Riverside Dr. to last two weeks

Caltrans is advising motorists to be aware of delays as crews pave various roads in Watsonville beginning next week.

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.

Freedom Rotary donates to organizations

The Freedom Rotary Club presented grants to three local organizations during its Tuesday meeting.

New beginnings | About Town

Tarmo Hannula: Two new police officers will officially hit the streets this weekend in Watsonville to begin their 20-week Field Training phase. When they are done, they will join four others in their various stages of training, which will eventually add up to a...

Popular local band to perform at 11th annual Testicle Festival

The Testicle Festival, put on every year by the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau, will be held on Aug. 24, 3-7 p.m., at Estrada Deer Camp in Watsonville.

Suspects flee after carjacking U-Haul truck

Two suspects are at large after they stabbed the driver of a U-Haul truck and fled in the vehicle Friday.

CHP schedules next “Start Smart’ class

The California Highway Patrol will once again be offering a “Smart Start” driving course on July 17.

College Lake Water Supply Project wraps up

Over 100 people gathered on Holohan Road Friday to celebrate the completion of the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency’s (PVWMA) new College Lake Water Supply Project. The landmark project, designed to protect the Pajaro Valley’s groundwater resources, includes a water intake and fish passage facility,...

TWO CROW’S NEST VICTIMS CRITICAL, SUSPECT ON THE LOOSE

Nearly three weeks after the Aug. 8 double shooting after a beach party at the Crow’s Nest restaurant rattled the Santa Cruz community, no arrests have been made. Two victims were shot multiple times and remain in critical condition this week. Police have not disclosed...

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...
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Protesters across the U.S. decry Venezuela invasion, Maduro capture

Protests erupted across the United States on Saturday following President Donald Trump’s military attack on Venezuela late Friday. Demonstrations were held throughout the Monterey Bay...