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St. Francis junior Keon Barcinas-Hill recorded a pair of touchdowns in the Sharks’ 43-2 non-league win over Greenfield on Saturday afternoon. Teammate Gabe Santos blocked...

Late heroics helps Watsonville sneak past Santa Cruz in season-opener | High school football

High School Sports

Watsonville junior quarterback Edwin Cornejo made his first-ever career start at the varsity level against Santa Cruz High on Thursday evening. So, it was only...

The tunes and flavors of Petaluma

Travel

On the second day of an overnight journey to Petaluma at the top of the north San Francisco Bay Area, the Best Western Motel...

County fair on the horizon

Local News

A group of freestyle motorcycle daredevils called FMX Ramp-Age is coming to the Santa Cruz County Fair for the first time this year, promising...

PVHCD will seek partner to take over Watsonville Hospital’s day-to-day operations

Local News

This story has been updated from a previous version. A cascading wave of fiscal challenges such as the election of President Donald Trump, his One...

New attitude, self-discipline has Watsonville feeling optimistic | High school football

High School Sports

With just days leading up to the 2025 season-opener, Watsonville football head coach Manny Contreras was already required to make a potential season-changing roster...

CRIME, FIRE & COURTS

Watsonville City Council to consider renewing contract for license plate reader...

August 29, 2025

At an upcoming meeting, the Watsonville City Council will consider renewing a contract with Atlanta, Ga.-based Flock Safety, which has installed 20 license plate...

Fresno man found guilty in 1991 double-murder

August 29, 2025

An 86-year-old Fresno man was convicted on Aug. 26 for a double-murder committed more than three decades ago in Prunedale. According to Monterey County Sheriff...

Fire destroys two vehicles

August 27, 2025

A fire late Wednesday morning in Watsonville destroyed two vehicles in the area of Brennan Street and Freedom Boulevard. Firefighters reported no injuries. The blaze...

Royal Oaks man dies in rollover crash

August 26, 2025

This story has been updated with the victim's name and photo. Additionally, the victim is from Royal Oaks. The California Highway Patrol is asking for...

OPINION

Mayor’s column August 2025: In praise of the airport

August 29, 2025

When people hear “Watsonville Airport,” it often brings to mind moments of resilience and pride—whether it was serving as a crucial lifeline after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, playing a key emergency role during the 2020 CZU fires, or even welcoming a presidential visit not too long ago. For many,...