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January 2, 2026

International Night deemed a success

Terry Medina leads the live auction during Watsonville Rotary Club's International Night at the Portuguese Hall on Wednesday.

County officials warn of norovirus outbreak

The Santa Cruz County Health Department on Thursday urged residents about a “significant” norovirus outbreak that has already sickened 28 students plus staff in Boulder Creek.

Crashes cause major backup

Traffic on northbound Highway 1 north of Watsonville is clogged due to two crashes on the highway Wednesday morning.

Watsonville High students earn scholarships

About 115 students from Watsonville High School were honored Tuesday during the Annual Watsonville High School Scholarship Awards Assembly at the Henry J. Mello Center for Performing Arts.

Author to sign copies of new children’s book

Aptos author Linda S. Gunther will celebrate the release of her new children’s book, “Toffee and Esmerelda,” with a book signing on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at Kelly’s Books, 1838 Main St. in Watsonville.

Forum highlights CalFresh program

The CalFresh Forum took place Friday at the Watsonville Civic Plaza.

Man arrested after brief vehicle chase

Watsonville Police search a Chevy Impala on Front Street just before 10 a.m. Monday after taking a man into custody when he failed to stop for them.

Community briefs, May 16

Community briefs, May 16, 2017

Store robbed at gunpoint

A convenience store was robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning.
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PV girls’ basketball hosts first annual toy drive event on campus

A little more than 100 Pajaro Valley Unified School District students received an early Christmas present at Pajaro Valley High’s first annual toy drive...