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February 16, 2026

Man threatens Monterey County Supervisors Alejo, Salinas

Monterey County Supervisors Luis Alejo and Simon Salinas have filed restraining orders against a Carmel man who reportedly left threatening voicemail messages Monday morning full of racial epithets and threats at their offices.

New businesses moving into Rancho Del Mar

With updates nearing completion at the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center, owner Terramar Retail Centers announced five new businesses that will be setting up shop.

Program installs solar panels for free

Barbara Crum is one of two homeowners in the Watsonville area who have taken advantage of Grid Alternatives' Energy For All program.

Santana lead singer visits WHS, launches fundraiser

Santana lead singer Andy Vargas visited Watsonville High School to announce a Dec. 8 benefit concert in the Henry J. Mello Center, which will raise money for scholarships for WHS students.

Volunteers help plant trees at Muzzio Park

Event part of the Watsonville Urban Forest Revitalization Project.

Fire engulfs car dealership

Blaze ripped through Santa Cruz business.

Community briefs, Oct. 19

Community briefs, Oct. 19, 2018

Mentors needed at Diamond Tech

Professional mentors are being sought to help guide students at Diamond Technology Institute into the world of careers and the professional standards to get them there.

Día de los Muertos exhibit returns to PV Gallery

Exhibit will feature altars and installations created by local schools, community groups and families.

Digital NEST invites tech titans to Watsonville

Thanks to a cast of workers and volunteers at Watsonville’s Digital NEST, more than 200 local high school and college students were able to get a close brush with some of the giants in the tech industry in the first-ever NEST Flight.
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Body identified as missing woman

A woman’s body recovered on Jan. 18 in the area of Smith Grade and Moore Ranch Road has been identified as 73-year-old Jeanne Burke,...