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December 24, 2025

PHOTOS: Spirit of Watsonville Fourth of July Parade celebrates the stars and stripes

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With a theme of Stars, Stripes and Strawberries, the Spirit of Watsonville Fourth of July Parade rolled along Main Street on Tuesday to the...

PHOTOS: World’s Shortest Parade returns in Aptos

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The World’s Shortest Parade made its way through Aptos on Tuesday for the Fourth of July. Put on by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce, the...

Robert Rivas sworn in as State Assembly Speaker

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Robert Rivas was sworn in as the 71st Speaker of the California State Assembly during a special session Friday at the Capitol. “California is still...

Watsonville flood victims to sue

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On Dec. 31, heavy rains overwhelmed Corralitos and Salsipuedes creeks and sent floodwaters cascading into several neighborhoods in Watsonville and unincorporated South County. Sonia Corrales...

Pajaro to get $20 million in state budget

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A state budget approved Monday by California legislators will, among other things, bring $20 million to the town of Pajaro to help residents recover...

Santa Cruz County takes back flood mitigation funding

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Santa Cruz County has withdrawn from an agreement with Pajaro Valley Regional Flood Management Agency (PRFMA) after the two disagreed on how to spend...

Firefighter caps 34-year career in Watsonville

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Kirt Vojvoda, Battalion Chief with Watsonville Fire Department, hung up his helmet June 23 and stepped into the world of retirement after 34 years...

Cannabis dispensary opens in Watsonville

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Watsonville has gotten its newest retail cannabis dispensary. Catalyst Cannabis, which has 17 other locations statewide, is the city’s third pot shop. The store opened on...

Briefs: Mayor’s bike ride; Son con Son performance

Go for a bike ride with the mayor Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services invites the public to join Watsonville Mayor Eduardo Montesino for...

Watsonville Center for the Arts celebrates one year

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The Watsonville Center for the Arts announced its one-year anniversary as a thriving arts and culture hub in downtown Watsonville. This milestone marks the...
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Aptos takes down Watsonville in battle of the ‘Black and Blue...

At one time in the teams’ long history, Aptos and Watsonville were nemesis on the gridiron as members of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic...