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November 3, 2025

South County Resource Center Opens For Residents In Power Shutoff Area

More than 32,000 customers affected statewide

The Daily Register was a staple in downtown | Pajaro Valley, Past & Present

Editor’s note: This is the second entry in a monthly series about the history scattered throughout downtown Watsonville and the city at large. As my walks continue through Watsonville, augmented with jaunts to and from aboard the Santa Cruz METRO, my interest lately has been...

Briefs: Mayor’s bike ride; Son con Son performance

Go for a bike ride with the mayor Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services invites the public to join Watsonville Mayor Eduardo Montesino for a short, scenic and family-friendly bike ride along the Pajaro River levee on Saturday from 10am to 11am.  The ride will...

New businesses moving into Rancho Del Mar

With updates nearing completion at the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center, owner Terramar Retail Centers announced five new businesses that will be setting up shop.

PHOTO: Watsonville Community Band celebrates 72 years

The Watsonville Community Band celebrated its 72nd anniversary recently with a birthday cake.

Cannabis licensing manager resigns

Daniel Peterson, who was hired as the county’s first cannabis licensing manager in September, announced Wednesday that he is resigning from the position.

Man in mid-30s is Santa Cruz County’s 212th Covid-related death

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—A man in his mid-30s died of Covid-19-related complications on Sept. 14, Santa Cruz County Public Health announced Tuesday. The man, County spokesperson Jason Hoppin said in a press release, was the 212th Covid-related death in the county. He was not vaccinated against...

Watsonville native embraces his roots while diving into L.A. music scene

For rapper and singer Kabwasa, staying connected to his hometown of Watsonville is a priority—even as he makes waves in the music scene in Los Angeles. Raised in a house just off Rodriguez Street, Kabwasa was surrounded by music from an early age. He attended...

Regeneración honored by Mayor in Fourth parade

Regeneración was selected by Watsonville Mayor Francisco Estrada as the community-serving organization highlighted in the Spirit of Watsonville Fourth of July Parade — a new tradition that took the place of the grand marshal designation of the past.
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Photo story: A Dia de los Muertos celebration

Dancers from Estrellas de Esperanza prepare to take the stage in Watsonville during the Calle Libres and Dia de Los Muertos event Sunday. Music,...