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August 11, 2026

E. coli outbreak linked to Central Coast romaine lettuce

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced that based on new information, it is now narrowing its warning to North American consumers not to eat, serve or sell any romaine lettuce to crops harvested in the Central Coastal growing regions of California.

Man arrested in stolen vehicle after chase

A Watsonville man was arrested early Tuesday morning after a brief chase in a stolen car, which ended when he collided with a tree.

PVUSD to consider financing for Towers purchase

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday will consider approving a financing method that will allow the district to purchase its Towers headquarters.

About town

Observations from around Watsonville.

WPD: Two DUI drivers crash into police cars on same night

Two men were arrested within a 30-minute period on Friday for two separate incidents during which they allegedly got behind the wheel while drunk and crashed into Watsonville patrol vehicles, Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said Monday.

CHP: Man fled after striking, killing dog

An Aptos man is facing hit and run charges after he allegedly fled after striking a dog being walked along Spreckels Drive on Saturday afternoon.

Small Business Saturday returns to East Lake Village

Nationwide event aims to encourage shopping at small, local stores.

Fatal crash shuts down Highway 1 early Saturday

Man was walking on highway near Emeline Avenue.

Tickets for Agape Dance Academy’s ‘The Nutcracker’ on sale now

Performances to be held the weekend before Christmas.

Nearly 3,000 lose power after explosion

Nearly 3,000 people in the Soquel area were without power Wednesday morning after an explosion and a fire in an underground utilities unit at about 9:40 a.m.
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Ted Balestreri, CEO and Chairman of the Cannery Row Company, left, joins Monterey County Supervisor Supervisor Kate Daniels, at podium, along with Monterey Bay Aquarium CEO Jenny Gray, Rep. Jimmy Panetta, Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson and Save Our Shores Executive Director Katie Thompson. (Todd Guild/The Pajaronian)

Panetta vows to fight ‘Trump 2.0’ drilling plans

During President Donald Trump’s first term in office, which began in 2017, his administration proposed a sweeping plan to open nearly all U.S. coastal...
Joseph Eaton drops his ballot in the box at the City of Watsonville Civic Plaza voting station on June 2. (Tarmo Hannula/Pajaronian file)

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