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December 5, 2025

Northern Monterey County Foundation awards $34,000 in grants

The Northern Monterey County Foundation (NMCF) for the third year awarded $34,000 over a dozen grants to nonprofits serving North Monterey County residents.

COPA celebrates 15th anniversary with convention

Communities Organized for Relational Power in Action (COPA) will be hosting a special convention to celebrate its 15th anniversary Sunday in Salinas.

Photo Story: Aviation Education

Fourth grade students from Mar Vista Elementary School get an up-close view of a Robinson 22 helicopter Tuesday during a tour of the Watsonville...

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Special events La Selva Beach Holiday Fair (Nov. 16) Kick off or finish up your holiday shopping at the La Selva Beach Holiday Fair. More than...

Mural completed at Cesar Chavez Middle School

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A new outdoor mural was unveiled at Cesar Chavez Middle School May 25, a joint effort between Watsonville artist Yermo Aranda, area students, instructors...

Council approves big contracts for Freedom Blvd., planning work

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WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council approved a trio of contracts for significant impending roadway and planning work on Nov. 15. The largest contract of the four...

Gov. Newsom calls for Monterey County restaurants​ to close indoor dining

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MONTEREY COUNTY—Businesses across the Pajaro River Bridge were dealt another tough blow this week, as Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday called for Monterey County...

PHOTO: Car stop reveals handgun in Watsonville

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Watsonville Police ready their guns during a high-risk car stop Wednesday on Main Street near Ohlone Parkway. Police initially got a tip that two...

Juvenile arrested in Boulder Creek shooting death

BOULDER CREEK—Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies on Sunday arrested a juvenile suspected in the shooting death of an 18-year-old male at a party on...

Watsonville sees three shootings in 48-hour period

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WATSONVILLE—Three shootings in Watsonville inside of 48 hours have left law enforcement investigators with their hands full. Watsonville Police Department spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said 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...