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March 20, 2026

Children’s author visits H.A. Hyde Elementary

In front of a packed multi-purpose room at H.A. Hyde Elementary School Tuesday, children’s book author and filmmaker Drew Daywalt read his new book and hopefully, he said, encourage the students to create their own stories.

Fifth suspect arrested in Rodeo Gulch homicide

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a fifth person in a homicide investigation.

Cabrillo College Theatre Arts’ 'The Trojan Women' opens Nov. 2

“The Trojan Women” opens at Cabrillo College’s Crocker Theater on Nov. 2 and runs until Nov. 18, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

New ice cream shop opens

A new ice cream shop has opened in Watsonville that offers a high-end brand of ice cream popular in Mexico.

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.
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METRO to seek support for half-cent sales tax measure

Supporters of a proposed ballot measure to fund Santa Cruz County transit will hold a campaign kickoff event later this month as organizers ramp...