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February 16, 2026

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.

Community briefs, May 13

Community briefs, May 13, 2017

In the family for six decades

Hilltop Mini Mart, 1007 Salinas Road, has remained family-owned since 1956.

McQuade memorial bench in the works

Plans are underway to build a memorial bench to honor Patricia McQuade, a Watsonville community leader who managed Pinto Lake City Park for decades.

Freedom Rotary donates to organizations

The Freedom Rotary Club presented grants to three local organizations during its Tuesday meeting.

Alejandro Lopez, young Watsonville soccer star, dies following diving accident

Alejandro Lopez, a Watsonville resident and Santa Cruz Breakers Academy alumnus, died late Monday night at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, according to the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office.

Are you ready for Mother’s Day?

Freedom Meat Lockers Manager Will Panise said the family-run business is offering a handful of specials for Mother's Day.

Berry season in full swing

The strawberry season is ramping up in Watsonville, with workers on track to outpace last year’s numbers.
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Body identified as missing woman

A woman’s body recovered on Jan. 18 in the area of Smith Grade and Moore Ranch Road has been identified as 73-year-old Jeanne Burke,...