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March 29, 2024

Man driving in evacuated Santa Cruz mountains arrested on DUI, multiple weapons charges

Christopher Campbell arrested
BOULDER CREEK—A San Jose man was arrested early Friday on suspicion of DUI and multiple weapons violations after he reportedly drove past a “Road Closed” barrier in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The California Highway Patrol said Christopher Campbell, 44, was driving north on Highway 9...

86-year-old woman dies in hit-and-run

An 86-year-old woman died as a result of a hit-and-run crash Saturday night in Soquel Village.

Watsonville, Santa Cruz earn high marks for smoking policies

Watsonville has earned a “B” grade for the second year in a row in its efforts to reduce and prevent tobacco use among young people, a ranking that puts the South County city ahead of other surrounding cities.

Feds: Man advertised drug sale app on campus-wide posters

Federal and local investigators say they thwarted a plan by a UC Santa Cruz student to sell illegal drugs with a smartphone app after he reportedly advertised the services on posters around campus.

Blooms in focus at annual Monterey Bay Dahlia Society show

monterey bay dahlia society show capitola mall
The Monterey Bay Dahlia Society showcased more than 1,000 blooms at its annual Dahlia Show at the Capitola Mall on Saturday and Sunday. With categories of individual blooms to bouquets, amateurs, first time exhibitors and open to all, the free event unfolded in the center...

Santa Cruz County scores money for hydrogen busses, affordable housing projects

California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin santa cruz METRO bus
Countywide efforts to bolster environmentally-friendly bus service and build low-income housing were given a boost Monday, with the announcement of a $38.6 million award from the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA). The money will allow Santa Cruz METRO to purchase 24 zero-emission, hydrogen-powered buses, including...

PVUSD hires Murry Schekman as interim superintendent

Murry Schekman
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees Wednesday unanimously approved a contract for Murry Schekman to serve as interim superintendent as the district officials seek a permanent one. Schekman left PVUSD in 2015 to teach education at San Jose State University’s College of...

A close-up view of World War II

The Pajaro Valley Historical Association will host their Annual Vintage Picnic July 1 that will showcase World War II.

Council discusses city manager position

The Watsonville City Council met in closed session Wednesday evening to discuss the future of the city manager position, but took no action, according to City Attorney Alan Smith.

Photo: PV Chamber Business Expo returns

Visitors file past various tables Thursday at the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Spring Fling Business Expo and Job Fair. Held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 82 businesses, organizations and agencies set up information tables to meet and greet the public,...
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‘Catz battle through adversity with PCAL season underway | High school...

A small dark cloud currently hangs above the Watsonville High softball team, which at the moment has five players either sidelined with injuries or...