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December 27, 2025

Watsonville Police Department welcomes two new officers

Watsonville Police Department brought on two new officers to the force last week, a move that brings the department closer to filling its roster. Lizandro Godinez and Samuel Vazquez recently completed the six-month police academy. “We are proud of their accomplishments and excited to see them...

Briefs: Flower planting at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Help plant flowers at the fairgrounds The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation is seeking volunteers to plant flowers for the upcoming Santa Cruz County Fair.  A workday is scheduled for July 27 at 4pm.  Planting will begin at 4pm and will wrap up by 6:30pm at which...

Two arrested with guns in vehicle

Two men stopped for a traffic violation Saturday morning were arrested after police found a loaded gun, a high-capacity magazine and additional ammunition.

WHS drama offering two well-known plays

Watsonville High School’s drama program is presenting two plays written to illustrate the migrant experience.

Santa Cruz Baroque Festival continues season

The Santa Cruz Baroque Festival continues its 46th season on Sunday with music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Phillip Telemann and Arcangello Corelli.

Monterey County DA probes CHP fatal shooting

Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni has begun an investigation into an officer-involved shooting on the Highway 101 northbound at Ralph Lane in Prunedale on March 15.  The California Highway Patrol was dispatched to a report of a solo vehicle collision with a guardrail on...

Community briefs, May 4

Community briefs, May 4, 2017

Neighborhood festival encourages healthy living

More than 150 people enjoyed complimentary food, games and hands-on science activities during a bilingual environmental festival sponsored by Regeneración - Pajaro Valley Climate Action called “Healthy Children for a Healthy Planet” on Sunday at the North

Caput pulls ahead in latest vote count

The Santa Cruz County Elections Department has been updating the vote count from the November election over the past week.

Witnesses: Man struck by car was not in crosswalk

A man was seriously injured Sunday night when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road, Santa Cruz Police spokeswoman Joyce Blaschke said.
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Powerful storms clobber Central Coast

A string of strong winter storms slammed the Central Coast over the past several days, toppling power and communication lines, knocking down scores of...

ICE becomes an autocratic tool