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Watsonville Film Festival announces new series

The Watsonville Film Festival will present the "Healthy Community Film Series" in the fall, hosting local and international filmmakers, panels with local experts and family activities.

Man struck by SUV in crosswalk

A man suffered serious injuries early Wednesday when he was struck by an SUV in Soquel Village.

Child riding scooter killed by car in Ben Lomond

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a collision that left a child dead in Ben Lomond on Sunday.

Witnesses: Man struck by car was not in crosswalk

A man was seriously injured Sunday night when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road, Santa Cruz Police spokeswoman Joyce Blaschke said.

Monte Vista Christian School begins construction on new performing arts center

Monte Vista Christian School on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony, heralding in construction for what will be the Don Price Performing Arts Chapel.

Gas pipeline replacement work moves ahead

Work crews from Pacific Gas & Electric are continuing their efforts of replacing portions of PG&E’s underground natural gas pipelines in Watsonville.

PHOTO: Remembering the Begonia Festival

Volunteer Willard Schwartz (left) gets help from Matt Seuss (top) and Laurie Hill in volunteering their help to hang potted begonias around Capitola Monday to honor the Capitola Begonia Festival that ended in 2017 after 65 years.

Community briefs, Aug. 31

Community briefs, Aug. 31, 2018

Community meeting about Veterans Memorial Building set

The County of Santa Cruz is looking into the Veterans Memorial Building and how it could once again serve South County veterans groups. Applied Survey Research (ASR) was tasked earlier this year by the county to gather information.

New development to impact local schools

The 150-unit housing project approved Wednesday by the Watsonville City Council will add an estimated 188 school-aged children to Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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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...