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August 11, 2025

Covered California customers to see rate increase

Thousands of people throughout California who benefit from Covered California are facing a 12.5 percent increase on their insurance premiums next year, state officials announced Tuesday.

Man who allegedly threatened hospital arrested

A man from Albuquerque, N.M. was arrested early Wednesday morning for allegedly threatening to use a gun to commit an assault at Dominican Hospital.

Dominican Hospital locked down after shooting threats

Dominican Hospital was locked down Tuesday morning after a man called emergency dispatchers and threatened to bring a gun and start shooting, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Clark said.

Wetland Stewards scholarship recipients announced

Watsonville Wetlands Watch announced the recipients of scholarships for the 2017 graduating Wetland Stewards interns.

Man killed in Hwy 101 motorcycle crash

A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning on Highway 101.

Keeping a tradition alive

At Lakeview Middle School, a few men stand around wrapping their hands in leather and tape. They are preparing to play Pelota Mixteca, a primarily Oaxacan ball game that has old and debated origins.

Watsonville woman turns 103

A Watsonville woman reached a milestone on Friday, turning 103 years old.

Grey Bears Thrift Store reopening

After being closed for almost three years due to a fire, Grey Bears’ Thrift Store is having a grand opening on Aug. 1.

West Marine sold to equity fund

A New York-based equity fund will acquire West Marine, the company announced recently.
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Fighting cancer in Relay for Life

For the past four decades, people fighting cancer have gathered to strengthen that battle at the annual Relay For Life. That event unfolded Saturday at...