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October 14, 2025

Latina author visits Cabrillo class for migrant students

Author Viola Canales stood in front of a group of local high school migrant students Tuesday morning and told them to follow their dreams, embrace their Latino heritage and hold onto their family ties even as they graduate and venture out into the world.

Cabrillo offering free tuition for first-time students

Known as the "Cabrillo College Promise," the college is offering, for the first time, a free year of tuition for any graduating senior from a Santa Cruz County high school.

Car shatters utility pole on Highway 1

Emergency officials prepare to take a man to the emergency room Monday after his Toyota Camry drifted off of Highway 1 south of Watsonville at Jensen Road.

Boy arrested for firing gun in air

A 14-year-old boy caught on camera shooting a gun in the air on the Fourth of July was arrested Friday.

Hospice promotes growing palliative care program

Hospice of Santa Cruz County's palliative care program moved from a pilot in 2016 to an ongoing service last year.

Watsonville native celebrates Bay Area premiere of play

On July 11, "Hold These Truths" will have its Bay Area premier at TheatreWorks Sillicon Valley.

Community briefs, July 13

Community briefs, July 13, 2018

A-1 Auto Transport offering scholarships

A-1 Auto Transport is expanding its scholarship program to all qualified students of Watsonville and all surrounding regions.

Flocking for a cause

For a man as accustomed to unusual calls as Watsonville’s Fire Chief, Pablo Barreto started his day on Wednesday with an unusual one.

Candidate filing for November election begins Monday

Candidates interested in running for any of the school or special districts or city offices up for election on Nov. 6 may begin to file candidate papers with either the Santa Cruz County Elections Department for districts, or the appropriate City Clerks’ Office for city offices, beginning Monday.
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Thousands expected for ‘No Kings’ protests Saturday

In June, thousands of people amassed in cities across the U.S. for 'No Kings' rallies to protest President Donald Trump, and policies such as...