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October 14, 2025

Local psychotherapist releases new novel

"Blood and Wisdom" by La Selva Beach author Marc Darrow was recently released nationwide.

Obon Festival returns Sunday

The Watsonville Buddhist Temple will host its annual Obon Festival Sunday with an afternoon of dedication and dancing.

Watsonville Police: Men were running 'chop shop'

Two Watsonville men were arrested Thursday after detectives searching their residence found “tens of thousands of dollars” worth of stolen items, Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said.

Crews replace damaged Highway 1 guardrail

A crew from Caltrans replaces a guardrail Thursday morning on northbound Highway 1 near the South Green Valley Road exit.

New foundation formed to support county animal shelter

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has taken a new step in its mission to support the county’s neediest animals.

Big-rig flips on Hwy 101 in Aromas

A big rig ended up on its side on the northbound entrance to Highway 101 at Highway 129 Thursday in Aromas around 10:30 a.m.

Teen tosses gun during chase

Watsonville Police on Tuesday arrested a 17-year-old suspected gang member after he allegedly tried to toss a handgun during a chase, WPD spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said Wednesday.

4 juveniles arrested in Aptos hammer attack

Four Watsonville minors, between the ages of 15 and 16, were arrested on charges of attempted murder and robbery following a brazen early morning attack at an Aptos home on May 28.

County warns of senior scam

Santa Cruz County officials on Wednesday warned residents to beware of a scam targeting seniors.
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Photo story: Travel trailer burns

A crew from Cal Fire knocks down a fire that fully engulfed a travel trailer Tuesday in Watsonville. No injuries were reported in the...