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October 31, 2025

City shows off Pippin Orchards

When the Pippin Orchard Apartment complex at 56 Atkinson Lane was ready for occupancy in the fall, nearly 2,500 families applied, hoping to snag one of the 46 units.

Dance and art show tonight to benefit homeless youth

Tonight, a dance and art show will be held at Watsonville’s Gene Hoularis and Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center to raise money for homeless youth in Santa Cruz County.

SC Police: man filmed girls at high school swim meet

A Santa Cruz man was arrested Thursday for allegedly inappropriately filming female high-school students during a swim meet at Santa Cruz High School.

PHOTO: Demolition begins on Main St. building

New apartments planned for space.

Community briefs, April 5, 2019

News from around the Pajaro Valley.

Watsonville Film Festival thrives at Youth Center

The Watsonville Film Festival returned in full force last week, with four days of film screenings, special events and more.

Woman charged with kidnapping for dragging boy

A transient woman was arrested Wednesday after allegedly dragging an 11-year-old boy through the streets of Santa Cruz Wednesday morning.

‘We win together’: 13 in training at Fire Academy

Thirteen firefighters in training are currently in the eighth week of an 18-week program to become new firefighters through the Santa Cruz County Regional Firefighters Training Academy 19-01.

Bill would streamline farmworker housing

A group of California lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a bill they say will make it easier for farmers to build safe, family-friendly housing for their workers.

Letter carrier hangs up bag after 35 years

Letter carrier Leo Teixeira recently hung up his mailbag and parked his delivery truck for the final time in Watsonville following 35 years and one month of being on the beat.
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Watsonville Police Department holds awards ceremony for outstanding employees

Dozens of law enforcement and emergency first responders gathered in the Watsonville City Council Chambers Wednesday for a promotional and award ceremony honoring Watsonville...