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Man shot outside Motel 6

A man was shot outside the Motel 6 on Silver Leaf Drive and South Green Valley Road early Monday.

Federal shutdown prompts early CalFresh disbursement

Santa Cruz County officials on Monday advised that anyone who receives CalFresh benefits will receive an early issuance of benefits for February, beginning the week of Jan. 16-20.

Burglar caught by residents’ hidden cameras

A Soquel man was arrested Friday after he was reportedly caught burglarizing his former Aptos residence.

Man arrested for stabbing, attempted carjacking

A man was stabbed at a car wash on Main Street before 9 a.m. Monday morning in a failed carjacking attempt.

Standoff underway with possible stabbing suspect

A man was stabbed at a car wash on Freedom Boulevard and Blanca Lane before 9 a.m. Monday morning in a failed carjacking attempt.

Two Watsonville businesses cited for underage alcohol sales

Two Watsonville restaurants were cited for selling alcohol to minors during decoy operations on Jan. 4 and 11.

About Town, Week of Jan. 14

Observations from around the Pajaro Valley.

O’Neill Sea Odyssey taps new executive director

Rachel Kippen will take over the helm of O’Neill Sea Odyssey in March when founding director Dan Haifley retires, the organization announced Tuesday.

The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture 57th Annual Awards Dinner Auction & Dance.

The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture 57th Annual Awards Dinner Auction & Dance. That’s Amore At the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on Saturday, February 2, 2019 | 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

CALSTAR to welcome community at new air base

California Shock Trauma Air Rescue, or CALSTAR, an air rescue helicopter company, is preparing for a ribbon cutting and a welcoming ceremony to its latest air base at Watsonville Municipal Airport.
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Thousands attend No Kings rallies

Thousands of people crowded into Watsonville Plaza and surrounding streets Saturday as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Trump, his administration...