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October 14, 2025

Abandoned structure catches fire on Freedom Blvd.

Watsonville firefighter Aaron Netzel sprays water on a fire in an abandoned structure on the 1900 block of Freedom Boulevard at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Further evaluation needed in assault on deputy case

Jessica May Lowe made her second appearance in Superior Court Tuesday where a new date of Sept. 7 was set for further arraignment following psychological evaluation.

Airport Boulevard closure delayed

A planned closure of Airport Boulevard has been pushed back, Graniterock announced.

Juvenile whale washes ashore

A 29-foot juvenile humpback whale washed up at the shoreline at Manresa State Beach.

Two shot in Pajaro

Two people were shot Saturday night in Pajaro, according to emergency dispatchers.

City: Firework waste an issue for Watsonville’s beaches

A cleanup at Watsonville’s Palm Beach was held Thursday morning in an effort to dispose of waste from the Fourth of July holiday.

A world of fiber art

Fifteen art quilts by Santa Cruz artist Ann Baldwin May are currently on exhibit at the Santa Cruz County Building in Santa Cruz and will run through July 27.

Jane Borg, a huge pillar in Pajaro Valley history, dies

Jane W. Borg, a major player at the Pajaro Valley Historical Association and a virtual encyclopedia on the history of the Pajaro Valley, died earlier this week following a stroke in May.

Immigration Project introduces new initiative

The newly-formed Thriving Immigrants initiative is part of the Community Action Board program known as the Santa Cruz County Immigration Project.

Police: No major issues on Fourth of July

Watsonville Police released its statistics Thursday for the Fourth of July holiday, which show a dip in calls for service compared to the previous year.
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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...