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The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 1-7. Coaches and athletic directors are...

Aptos football players in hot water after posting inappropriate photo online

High School Sports

An inappropriate photo involving players on the Aptos High varsity football team was posted on social media this past weekend following a 35-28 victory...

Aptos takes down Watsonville in battle of the ‘Black and Blue Bowl’ | High school football

High School Sports

At one time in the teams’ long history, Aptos and Watsonville were nemesis on the gridiron as members of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic...

Pajaro Valley hires Darren Jackson to become new head coach | Girls basketball

High School Sports

Pajaro Valley High announced Friday that it has hired Darren Jackson as the new head coach of the girls’ basketball team. Jackson will replace Mark...

Scouting America celebrates advancements

Local News

The local Scouting America Unit 505 held their annual Bridging Ceremony Aug. 28 to recognize merits and those advancing up the ranks of cubs...

Strong ties: County fair rolling in

Local News

It has been nearly five decades since Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls began selling their iconic pastries at the Santa Cruz County Fair. The stand has...

CRIME, FIRE & COURTS

Construction to close Main Street intermittently

September 5, 2025

Construction work has begun on Main Street, between 5th Street and E. Lake Avenue, which will mean occasional closures, Watsonville officials said. Work will take...

Watsonville man arrested in fatal DUI crash

September 5, 2025

A Watsonville man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a head-on DUI crash Sunday night near Salinas that left one man dead and...

Man arrested after threatening woman, baby

September 1, 2025

A Watsonville man is in custody following an intense search by multiple law agencies Monday after reportedly threatening a woman’s life and her baby...

Outgoing Chief Zamora celebrated

September 1, 2025

Watsonville Police Chief Jorge Zamora (left) is recognized by detective Colin Travers Friday during a farewell lunch at the Watsonville Police Department. Following 33...

OPINION

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Supervisor Felipe Hernandez – September 2025

September 10, 2025

As summer concludes and we transition into the fall season, I am pleased to share updates on recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives in our district. Summer is always a busy time for infrastructure improvements, community events, and public engagement, and this year was no exception. Road Work The summer construction season...