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October 14, 2025

Man arrested for gun, drugs in vehicle

A Watsonville man was arrested Tuesday during a traffic stop after an officer found a bag of methamphetamine and a loaded handgun in his vehicle.

County juvenile justice leadership recognized

A delegation of Santa Cruz County justice system stakeholders recently participated in the 25-year anniversary of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI).

Serving their community

WATSONVILLE — In the coming days, Amelia Earhart will visit Lisa Fowler’s classroom at Linscott Charter School, as will Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein and Rosa Parks. Of course, the actual pilot, president, theoretical physicist and civil rights acti

New website, new logo for the city of Watsonville aims for easy

The City of Watsonville on Tuesday announced “big changes” for its communication efforts, with a new website, community newsletter and a new city logo.

A nod to the underdog

What does Cinco De Mayo mean to you and your family? How do you celebrate? Community members had different answers for a day celebrated with great enthusiasm in both Mexico and the United States.

Community Foundation gave more than $7 million in grants in 2016

Community Foundation Santa Cruz County gave out more than $7 million in grants to 482 organizations in Santa Cruz County and beyond, the organization announced April 19.

Japanese culture highlighted at Hanamatsuri

The annual Hanamatsuri at the Watsonville Buddhist Temple included a raffle, food sales, vendors of various goods, a bonsai tree display, live music and other events in hopes of bringing the community up to speed with Japanese culture.

Watsonville City Council lobbies state leaders

Most of the Watsonville City Council attended the 2017 Legislative Day in Sacramento last week.

Health Trust announces grant awardees

The Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust has announced the recipients of $185,000 in grants to organizations that address health issues in the Pajaro Valley.

Valencia Road work close

Santa Cruz County officials are working with utility companies to relocate phone and electricity lines, fiber optic cables and other utilities in preparation for installing a temporary bridge on Valencia Road, county spokesman Jason Hoppin said Monday.
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St. Francis, Watsonville to meet for PCAL season opener | High...

St. Francis is hosting Watsonville this weekend for the anticipated start of Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North play.  The crosstown rivals will square off...