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July 2, 2026

Missing teen found in Imperial County

Imperial County Sheriff’s deputies have located a teen who ran away from a Watsonville group home in mid-July.

Sheriff’s office seeking man who grabbed girl

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to be on the lookout after a man tried to grab a 13-year-old girl as she walked on the 7000 block of Highway 9 Monday afternoon.

Santa Cruz Cider Company holding grand opening Saturday

The Apple City Cider Tasting Room, located at 65 Hangar Way (next to Elkhorn Slough Brewing Co.), will officially open to the public with a special grand opening event.

CHP celebrates 90 years

A celebration 90 years in the making is underway at the California Highway Patrol.

About Town, Week of Aug. 19

Observations from the Pajaro Valley and beyond.

Family, including infant, injured in Hwy. 152 crash

Three people – one of them an infant – suffered serious injuries Friday night in a head-on collision near Hecker Pass.

Northern Monterey County Foundation awards $34,000 in grants

The Northern Monterey County Foundation (NMCF) for the third year awarded $34,000 over a dozen grants to nonprofits serving North Monterey County residents.

Fourth annual Pajaro Valley Pride held at YWCA

Pajaro Valley Pride’s annual celebration returned in a different capacity this year—with a brand new location and more activities. The Watsonville YWCA invited the non-profit to use its facility on East Beach Street, prompting the organization to move the event from downtown.

Arbor and patio enhances casa

Workers from Prime Landscaping of Santa Cruz install flagstones for a new patio at the front of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) facility on Freedom Boulevard Thursday.

Annual apple pie contest announced; deadline Sept. 3

The Santa Cruz County Fair is fast-approaching, and with it comes the 43rd annual Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Apple Pie Baking Contest.
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The Pajaronian’s Male Athlete of the Year: Jacob Jimenez

One of the most difficult situations for a young athlete is having to sit on the sidelines following a major injury. Mostly because they are...