Man struck by garbage truck
A Watsonville man suffered major injuries Thursday morning after he was struck by a garbage truck as he crossed Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville Police Master Officer Burt Iles said.
Dedicated to dads
Since 2003, PAPÁS of Watsonville has strived to promote the importance of fatherhood and strengthening familial relationships. Throughout the year the organization holds a number of classes, workshops and activities, one being their annual Father’s Day ev
Holiday food drive kicks off
Second Harvest Food Bank of Watsonville has now entered its most intense two months of the year, when it encourages the community to organize the dozens of local food and fund drives throughout the county, forming the Holiday Food and Fund Drive.
Run remembers the fallen
Watsonville Police Sgt. Donny Thul leads a pack of runners on his motorcycle Sunday at the start of the fourth annual Never Forget Relay in Aptos.
Woman reported missing
A 19-year-old woman was reported missing out of Watsonville on Wednesday.
A community celebrates
By 9 a.m. on Tuesday, two blocks of Soquel Drive were already packed with spectators, eagerly anticipating the start of the annual World’s Shortest Parade in Aptos.
Recognition, honor
More than 200 people packed the Veterans Memorial Building Saturday to celebrate Veterans Day.
PVUSD: no benefit cap for teachers
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees Chair Kim De Serpa said Wednesday that the district has taken a benefit cap for teachers off the negotiating table.
New fence blocks out homeless camp
New fencing, topped with barbed wire and razor wire — a bold “stay out” statement — has been installed this week at the edge of a bridge over Watsonville Slough on Harkins Slough Road behind Ramsay Park.
PVUSD honors college-bound students
About 150 students participated in College Signing Day, the first time Pajaro Valley Unified School District has held such an event for all of its seniors.
Local prep cross country teams stay on course near the midseason...
The majority of local high school cross country teams are starting to hit their stride as they begin to head deeper into the 2026...























