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July 6, 2025

Proposal could change county’s recycling accessibility

Vision Recycling, a local green waste recycling company, is resisting a proposal from Santa Cruz County that company officials say could lead to a loss of jobs and an increase in traffic.

Rotary Club donates to organizations

The Rotary Club of Watsonville presented checks to a group of nonprofit organizations and two schools during its Wednesday meeting.

Finding a good match

The Central Coast may have an army of eager volunteers hoping to serve on a nonprofit board, and an abundance of nonprofits hoping to recruit them. The difficulty, however, comes in bringing the two together.

Students receive Soroptimist awards

Twelve students from Pajaro Valley Unified School District received a total of $36,500 from Soroptimist International of Watsonville.

Cannabis licensing manager resigns

Daniel Peterson, who was hired as the county’s first cannabis licensing manager in September, announced Wednesday that he is resigning from the position.

Community briefs, June 20: Nar-Anon group moves location

Community briefs, June 20, 2017

Raising funds for children’s hospital

The seventh annual Summer Scamper event will be held on Sunday at the Stanford University campus, with the intent to raise money for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and child health care programs at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Trustees vote to spend one-time money

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a plan to use $19.4 million in one-time funds to repair roofs and bathrooms, replace furniture, purchase textbooks and help the district reduce its deficit spending.

Man shot in upper back

A man is listed in stable condition after being shot Saturday night.
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Santa Cruz County celebrates with parades

Thousands of people attended Fourth of July parades in Watsonville and Aptos Friday, lining sidewalks aliog main streets to see hundreds of participants. Below...