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January 16, 2026

County supervisors hear flood risk report

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Since a series of storms ravaged Santa Cruz County earlier this year, county officials have been preparing for another potential winter of heavy rains. This...

Day of the Dead exhibit returns at Pajaro Valley Arts

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The annual “Mi Casa es Tu Casa” exhibit, centered around Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a traditional holiday in Mexico, has...

‘Matilda’ musical takes the stage

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Christian Youth Theatre (CYT) will bring its version of Roald Dahl's “Matilda, the Musical” to the Crocker Theater at Cabrillo College Oct. 27-29.  Organizers say...

New law protects children in custody cases

Nearly one year ago, court-ordered strangers took a teenage girl and her younger brother from their relative’s home in Santa Cruz and brought them...

Briefs: Open Studios; Monarch Services fundraiser; Aromas town hall

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Fundraiser benefits Monarch Services The Stronger Together Fundraiser for Monarch Services-Servicios Monarca, taking place Oct. 22 at the Aptos High School field, is an event...

Watsonville man dies in Pescadero crash

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A Watsonville man died late Thursday after the car he was riding in plunged off a cliff at Pescadero State Beach. The driver of...

Newsom signs bill to fast-track Pajaro Levee work

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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation that will expedite the reconstruction of the Pajaro River Levee, moving construction start and completion time years...

Council approves plan to transform downtown Watsonville

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In a future envisioned by Watsonville officials, the city’s downtown will be a vibrant and bustling place where commerce, mixed-use housing and a redesigned...

PHOTO: Watsonville High’s homecoming parade

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Antique fire engines are just a fraction of Watsonville High School's homecoming parade Wednesday afternoon that rolled along Main Street. The Wildcatz will take...

Elderday unveils its new senior day center

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After more than a year of construction, Community Bridges cut the ribbon on its newly relocated Elderday Adult Day Health Care center, which offers...
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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...