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January 16, 2026

New laundromat opens in East Lake Village

robert ruiz laundry room east lake village shopping center
A new laundromat has opened in the East Lake Village Shopping Center.  Owner Robert Ruiz said Laundry Room features 30 driers and 35 heavy-duty washing...

Watsonville resident: beware the ‘grandparent scam’

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A Watsonville woman nearly lost thousands of dollars Wednesday by falling victim to a version of the so-called “grandparent scam.” According to the Federal Communications...

PVUSD trustees approve new Assistant Superintendent contract

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The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved the contract for a new assistant superintendent to oversee the district’s 16...

Watsonville High to host Queer, Trans, and Allied Student Summit

In the eight years since the U.S. Supreme Court made same-sex marriage the law of the land, people across the globe have grown increasingly...

Gray hired as Watsonville Community Hospital CEO

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Stephen Gray was officially hired as CEO of Watsonville Community Hospital on Wednesday. With a 4-1 vote, the Pajaro Valley Health Care District Board approved...

CHP searching for new officers

California Highway Patrol officer Israel Murrillo
The California Highway Patrol is not only searching for speeding motorists and expired registrations: They’re also on the lookout for new officers. Israel Murillo Jr.,...

Nature photographer aims for Open Studios

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Corralitos artist Sylvia Valentine is gearing up to show her original nature photography in the annual Open Studios Art Tour. Her photography stems from her...

Final chapter for Kelly’s Books

After 12 years of running Watsonville’s only bookstore, Kelly Pleskunas will hang up her closed sign at Kelly’s Books for the last time Nov....

Santa Cruz County Fair a ‘roaring success’

The 2023 Santa Cruz County Fair wrapped up Sept. 17 with greater attendance than years past. From monster trucks and pig races to LEGO...

Police arrest 8, seize 6 guns in sweep

Eight people were arrested last week and six guns were taken off the street during a multi-agency operation focused on cracking down on gang...
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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...