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Hed: Free STEM camp offered for Watsonville youth Children of the Fields, a local nonprofit focused on expanding educational opportunities for underserved youth, will host...

Teens step in to summer art project

A new of the long-running “Moveable Mural Project” is in the works by Santa Cruz County high school students in the Teen Artes Summer...

Aztecas to celebrate clubhouse with community barbecue

The Aztecas Youth Soccer Club and Santa Cruz County Probation will celebrate the grand opening of the club’s new clubhouse with a community barbecue...

Teen Kitchen Project looks to expand its recipe for community care

When Angela Farley founded Teen Kitchen Project more than a decade ago, the idea was born from one of the most difficult chapters of...

Watsonville native Ignacio Aguado continues to thrive for Atlético Hidalgo | Men’s soccer

Pajaro Valley High alumnus Ignacio “Nacho” Aguado took the chance of a lifetime earlier this year when he packed his bags to pursue a...

Obon Festival draws hundreds

The annual Obon Festival unfolded at the Watsonville Buddhist Temple Sunday with hundreds of people delving into Japanese culture. The free event included entertainment, a...

CRIME, FIRE & COURTS

Homemade bomb shuts down Freedom Boulevard

A lengthy stretch of Freedom Boulevard was shut down Tuesday evening after Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies discovered a pipe bomb in a car. The...

Woman stabbed to death at Capitola Mall

A woman was stabbed to death Monday afternoon outside the Capitola Mall near the entrance to Macy's and the mall's food court. Tyler Leibelt, 19,...

Man arrested after Highway 1 road rage incident

A road rage incident ended with one man being arrested after he struck a bicyclist with his car. Patrol Officers responded to the area of...

Bike stop leads to gun arrest

A late-night bicycle stop ended with one arrest and the recovery of a loaded gun. Watsonville Police Department said that while on patrol Monday...

OPINION

Let’s talk parenting

The back-to-school transition can stir up a range of emotions for both parents and children. Excitement and anxiety often go hand in hand as new teachers, new classmates and new routines replace the relaxed rhythm of summer schedules. Fortunately, a little preparation can make this transition easier, reduce stress...

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Hed: Free STEM camp offered for Watsonville youth Children of the Fields, a local nonprofit focused on expanding educational opportunities for underserved youth, will host...

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