Library showcases upcoming Birding Festival
A collection of books about birds, from birding and migration to backyard birding for beginners, is currently on display thanks to the staff at the Watsonville Public Library on Main Street.
New dental office focuses on kids
Arpana Parti, DDS, has recently opened a new dentist office, Healthy Smiles, in Watsonville at 1970 Main St. in Watsonville Square near Nob Hill Foods.
PHOTO: Watsonville man celebrates 103rd birthday
Watsonville resident Manuel Zayas Ramirez celebrated his 103rd birthday with family Sunday.
Music, activities and more lined up for Kidrageous carnival
In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the 20th annual Jacob’s Heart Kidrageous Golden Carnival returns Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Watsonville City Plaza.
Dead woman was stung multiple times
A woman who was found dead in a stand of bushes along Harkins Slough Friday morning suffered multiple stings by either bees or yellowjackets before her death, Watsonville Police Sgt. Brian Ridgway said.
UCSC chancellor to retire
UC Santa Cruz Chancellor George Blumenthal announced Tuesday that he is retiring at the end of this academic year.
Beach Festival gears up for inaugural event
New event will take over Capitola Village Sept. 29-30.
Work begins Monday on Hwy 129/Carlton Road intersection
A project to improve the intersection of Highway 129 and Carlton Road beginning next week will result in traffic delays and a temporary closure.
Man arrested for agriculture-related crimes
A Prunedale man was arrested Nov. 26 on suspicion of a lengthy list of agriculture-related crimes including theft of a tractor.
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