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June 30, 2025

PVUSD budget shows good, bad news

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District on Wednesday approved a budget report which shows the district reducing its deficit spending, and holding onto its required 3 percent reserve, even as it watches its ending fund balance drop for the next three years.

Volunteers asked to join cleanup day

The City of Watsonville and the Santa Cruz County Tobacco Education Coalition is encouraging residents to participate in the Annual Coastal Cleanup Day, set for Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon at multiple Watsonville sites.

Woman gets 11 years for fatal DUI crash

An Aptos woman who was drunk and behind the wheel when she killed an 86-year-old woman in an Aptos crosswalk in December will serve 11 years in state prison, a Santa Cruz County Superior Judge ruled Thursday.

PHOTO: Celebrating Mexican Independence

Esther Herrera and Pedro Juarez enjoy dancing Friday at the Watsonville Senior Center as part of the center's celebration of Mexican Independence Day.

Shopping center on the market for nearly $15M

After two anchor tenants opened this year in the former Orchard Supply Hardware store, the shopping center is up for sale.

Get ready for the 4th Annual Burrito Bash

4th Annual Burrito Bash! Saturday, September 29, 2019 11:00am-6:00pm. A day of live music, a car show, food, activities, jalapeno eating contest, brews and burritos!

WPD officer awarded for recovering 12 stolen vehicles in five months

Watsonville Police Officer Alex Zamora received an award Thursday for recovering 12 stolen cars, three of which were occupied.

Swallows’ nests a joy, headache at PV High

The annual return of the cliff swallows to the Watsonville area can be a treat for bird enthusiasts, who marvel at their ability to migrate from as far away as Argentina, and then cobble their nests from thousands of beakfuls of mud on cliffs and buildings.

Sheriff’s office seeking missing man

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man who has gone missing in the Watsonville area, and says his disappearance is suspicious.

Pair arrested for stolen vehicle after picking up runaway girl

A Watsonville man and a 16-year-old boy in a stolen vehicle picked up a 12-year-old girl who ran away from a group home on Monday, and were arrested when they brought her back, according to Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Cleveland.
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Ocean Breeze horse schooling show in town

More than 60 horses and their owners rolled into Watsonville this week for the annual Ocean Breeze Hunter/Jumper Show at the Santa Cruz County...