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Watsonville Hospital facing closure as staff urges financial improvements

September 24, 2026

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Baking up fun: Santa Cruz County Fair starts Wednesday

September 15, 2026

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Open Farm Tours connects eaters and growers around the county

September 11, 2026

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MVC girls’ volleyball earns first league win of the season | Weeklys Sports Roundup

High School Sports

The Monte Vista Christian girls’ volleyball team earned its first league win of the year in sweeping fashion Wednesday night. Junior outside hitter Jessie Ingram...

Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On: 20,000 Books to Santa Cruz County Children

Local News

When we learned that Dolly Parton had passed away on Aug. 25, so many of us in Santa Cruz County felt the loss personally,...

Olympian finds home at Jim Booth Swim School

Local News

At Jim Booth Swim School, kids as young as 4 months spend time in the water, building the skills to become strong swimmers under...

Watsonville City Council limits Flock cameras

Local News

After months of public debate, the Watsonville City Council has decided to deactivate and remove 17 Flock cameras, reducing the number of cameras in...

Community responds to latest Moss Landing fire

Local News

A fire on Sept. 18 burned through part of the battery energy storage facility that was significantly damaged during the January 2025 Vistra battery...

Local prep cross country teams stay on course near the midseason point

High School Sports

The majority of local high school cross country teams are starting to hit their stride as they begin to head deeper into the 2026...

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CRIME, FIRE & COURTS

23-year-old man dies after collision with pickup

September 24, 2026

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died Sept. 23 morning following a collision with a pickup on Corralitos Road, the California Highway Patrol said. CHP officers responded at...

Sheriff opposes placement of sexually violent predator Michael Cheek in Santa...

September 23, 2026

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark is opposing the proposed placement of a man designated as a sexually violent predator at a home in...

Woman flips car on Clifford Avenue

September 14, 2026

Watsonville Police investigate a two-vehicle crash Monday morning on Clifford Avenue at Lassen Way. Around 10:40am, a woman was driving a Nissan Rogue SUV...

Man arrested in ATM skimming case

September 14, 2026

A 22-year-old man is facing fraud and identity theft charges in a skimming investigation that spans the state. According to Watsonville police, the investigation started...

OPINION

PV Arts showcases Open Studios Art Tour

September 24, 2026

Pajaro Valley Arts is set to open its new exhibit, which serves as a launch for the annual Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour. The show, titled “2026 Open Studios Preview Exhibits,” showcases dozens of artists in their own studios around the county beginning Oct. 3. To prime the public...