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October 21, 2025

Tire thieves strike neighborhoods

Residents of the Martinelli Street area of Watsonville have reported a rash of tire thefts over the past few weeks.

Two arrested in attempted homicide

Two Watsonville men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide in a shooting event on Sept. 2 on the 100 block of Roosevelt Street.

‘Freedom Weekend’ takes aim at human trafficking

A full slate of events is planned for Sept. 15-17 as part of “Freedom Weekend” at Corralitos Community Church, an annual look at the global problem of human trafficking.

PHOTO: Mole and mariachi

The fifth annual Mole and Mariachi Festival took place Saturday at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Police nab arson suspect

Watsonville Police are crediting social media with helping them nab a 16-year-old arson suspect who allegedly started a fire at Starlight Elementary School on Aug. 27.

Death toll rises to 60 in powerful Mexico earthquake

One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Mexico struck off the country’s southern coast, toppling hundreds of buildings and sending panicked people fleeing into the streets in the middle of the night. At least 60 people were reported dead.

Two arrested for guns, two pounds of meth

Two Watsonville men were arrested during a traffic stop Thursday after police found a “substantial” amount of methamphetamine and guns in their vehicle, Watsonville Police Cpl. Rudy Lopez said Friday.
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Santa Cruz County gets a new County Executive Officer

The Santa Cruz County Board of Trustees on Tuesday unanimously named Nicole Coburn as its County Executive Officer, making official the unanimous Oct. 8...