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November 26, 2025

Bill Sunderland Auto Shop named for former longtime teacher

Almost a half-century after Bill Sunderland began teaching auto shop at Watsonville High School, his former classroom will now bear his name.

Murder suspect posts bail

A Watsonville man who allegedly shot and killed a fleeing burglary suspect outside his residence in June was released from Santa Cruz County Jail after posting bail, jail records showed.

Watsonville artist creates, funds high school scholarship

When artist Jessica Carrasco moved from her hometown of Watsonville to San Jose for college, she immediately noticed a prevalence of the iconic Santa Cruz Skateboards logo.

Pajaro Valley’s Croatian ties recognized

The Watsonville City Council welcomed two dignitaries from Croatia on Tuesday as it established a sister city with Cavtat.

Man suspected of felony sex crimes arrested at gunpoint

Watsonville Police conduct a high-risk car stop on South Green Valley Road Tuesday where officers snared a man suspected of felony sex crimes about a year ago in the Watsonville area.

PHOTO: Watsonville Community Band celebrates 72 years

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

SC District Attorney: No Brown Act violation

The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s office will not pursue the case against five Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustees who were accused of violating open meeting laws.

Wet and windy week on tap

Keep the umbrella and raincoat handy; here comes another wet storm. The National Weather Service has posted a wind advisory and flash flood watch starting this afternoon through 3 a.m. Wednesday. Rain is likely after 4 p.m. today.

PHOTO: Quilt show returns to fairgrounds

The 2019 Pajaro Valley Quilt show was held this week at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.

Man arrested for threats with gun

Watsonville Police on Friday arrested a man after he allegedly threatened several people with a handgun, and tried to choke a victim.
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 28-Dec. 4

Medina ‘not shrinking back’ after Lelieur letter Mr. Lelieur’s letter (Nov. 21-28, p. 8) tries to present a clear picture of the PVUSD Nov. 12...