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September 9, 2025

Aptos football players in hot water after posting inappropriate photo online

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

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

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

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

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...

Highlights from a trip to Petaluma

This is the third and final installment of travel writer Tarmo Hannula's account of his trip to Petaluma. Click here for part 1 and...

CRIME, FIRE & COURTS

Construction to close Main Street intermittently

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

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

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

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

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Reshaping the focus of history

From the first day his administration assumed office this January, President Trump broke all records issuing executive orders.  He generated 26 on his first day alone. These presidential directives covered a wide swath of topics, from sweeping changes in how the federal government works to signaling his intention to reshape...

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Scouting America celebrates advancements

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