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October 19, 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.

SC Sheriff considering using drones

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is considering purchasing three drones to help in its law enforcement operations, and is seeking public input about the idea.

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.

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.

Youths, families invited to taste outdoor sports

The eighth annual Monterey Bay Youth Outdoor Day, a free family-oriented outdoor activity day, will take place at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Oct. 5. and 6.

Community briefs, Sept. 14

Community briefs, Sept. 14, 2018

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.

Premiere Raspberries ordered to honor union contract

The California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (CARB) on Aug. 29 ordered Watsonville-based Premiere Raspberries LLC to honor a contract approved by its workers, ending a yearlong dispute and setting the employees up for salary and benefits increases.

Mexican Independence Day to be celebrated at annual festival

Fiestas Patrias will sponsor its annual community festival, Mexican Independence Day, on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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!
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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...