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February 3, 2026

Watsonville High class of ‘53 plans 68th reunion

The Watsonville High School graduating class of 1953 will have its 68-year reunion on Aug. 19 at the Best Western Inn in Aptos, organizers...

Watsonville woman dies in Highway 17 crash

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SCOTTS VALLEY—A 73-year-old Watsonville woman died in a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 17 early Tuesday. She has been identified as Maria Isabel Reyes, according...

PHOTO: Community lights up menorah for Hanukkah

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Leila Veitch lights up the first candle of a menorah Thursday evening at the town clock in downtown Santa Cruz in honor of her...

Watsonville officials tackle coronavirus concerns as 3 more cases announced

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Since COVID-19 was first identified in Wuhan, China in late December, healthcare professionals, elected leaders and everyday citizens around the world have...

Highway 1 repairs begin

WATSONVILLE—Lane closures are in place on Highway 1 where it crosses the Pájaro River to allow crews to repair the storm-damaged bridge. The work, which...

Motorcyclist dies in Moss Landing crash

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A Moss Landing man died early Friday morning in a vehicle crash on Highway 1. The California Highway Patrol said that the 28-year-old victim was...

Dance and art show tonight to benefit homeless youth

Tonight, a dance and art show will be held at Watsonville’s Gene Hoularis and Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center to raise money for homeless youth in Santa Cruz County.

Man shot in Santa Cruz Beach Flats

SANTA CRUZ—A man was shot late Tuesday night in the Beach Flats area of Santa Cruz near the Beach Boardwalk. At least two shots...

Rio Theater concert to benefit Andy Vargas Foundation

WATSONVILLE—Wherever he is touring in the world, Santana lead singer Andy Vargas makes sure to let everyone know about his hometown of Watsonville. “I’ve always...

Oscar Soto wins PVUSD A3 seat

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WATSONVILLE—Oscar Soto has won the Trustee Area 3 seat on the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees, beating Amanda Hernandez by 51...
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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...