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December 25, 2025

Author to sign copies of new children’s book

Aptos author Linda S. Gunther will celebrate the release of her new children’s book, “Toffee and Esmerelda,” with a book signing on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at Kelly’s Books, 1838 Main St. in Watsonville.

Boardwalk unveils summer lineup

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk outlined its summer offerings during a preview event for its 111th season on May 24 in the Cocoanut Grove.

County businesses prepare for another Covid-related closure; ICUs ready for surge

Watsonville coronavirus
By Jacob Pierce, Good Times News Editor Businesses all over Santa Cruz County are getting ready to close down or reduce their operations, as a...

Group sparks conversation about Valley’s pesticide use

A newly formed community group with the vision of reducing the use of pesticides in the Pajaro Valley is taking on international berry giant...

PVUSD board comments called antisemitic

The Times of Israel and the Anti Defamation League have labeled as antisemitic comments made on April 16 by two Pajaro Valley Unified School...

Accused murderer makes first court appearance

SANTA CRUZ — The man who allegedly stabbed his brother to death in their home in the outskirts of Watsonville Friday morning made his...

Carrillo sentenced to life in prison without parole

steven carrillo santa cruz county superior court
SANTA CRUZ—The man who slaughtered Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller during a violent crime spree two years ago was sentenced Friday to...

New mural welcomed at Ramsay Park

ramsay park mural ribbon cutting
A large mural recently painted on the exterior wall of the Family Center at Ramsay Park was celebrated Friday. City officials, student artists and others...

Food, What?! holds annual benefit dinner

Event is the nonprofit organization's biggest fundraiser of the year.

Chamber Awards Dinner returns for 60th iteration

Pajaro Valley Chamber Awards Gala
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will host its 60th Annual Awards Dinner on July 30, with a return to the Crocetti...
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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...