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Highway fight leads to arrest

Emergency officials try to untangle the circumstances in a crash on southbound Highway 1 Friday.

Paving on Riverside Dr. to last two weeks

Caltrans is advising motorists to be aware of delays as crews pave various roads in Watsonville beginning next week.

Community briefs, July 20

Community briefs, July 20, 2018

Police: Man abused teen for three years

Watsonville Police on Thursday arrested a man suspected of sexually abusing a teenage girl.

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.
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Watsonville holds vigil for woman shot and killed by ICE 

Around 150 people gathered in Watsonville Plaza Thursday night in a vigil for 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good, who was shot and killed by...