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December 19, 2025

Watsonville High graduate makes national FFA competition

WATSONVILLE—Juan Herrera has been keeping busy since he graduated from Watsonville High School (WHS) in 2021. After landing a job with K&D Landscaping while still...

Flooding causes widespread damage in Watsonville, countywide

WATSONVILLE—Santa Cruz County is considering making a disaster declaration in the wake of the massive rainstorm that brought flooding to several parts of the...

Aiming for safety

Gun shots ring out during the day and well into the night as police officers run through training aimed to keep their perishable skills from diminishing.

WHS teacher publishes Spanish-language book on education

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WATSONVILLE—Juan Carlos Pozo Block has spent the past two decades teaching in Watsonville, working with students from various backgrounds and levels of education. This year,...

Community voices support for PV Arts Porter Building pitch

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WATSONVILLE—More than two dozen community members at Tuesday night’s Watsonville City Council meeting showed resounding support for the Pajaro Valley Arts Council’s planned rebuild...

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Full time Marketing Associate responsible for selling a variety of products such as newspaper/magazine print, digital advertising and promotional materials. Assertive and creative applicants with excellent verbal and written skills, ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail, excellent organization and proofreading skills. The position requires maintaining existing accounts as well as pursuing new accounts through cold calling and networking. Candidate must be highly motivated, dependable, organized and professional. Bilingual a plus. Must have vehicle and valid insurance. Excellent pay and benefits. Hourly Plus Excellent Benefits | Valuable Training | Supportive Work Environment

A giant falls: Fire destroys Aptos radio tower

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APTOS—A blaze that Aptos/La Selva Fire said was likely started by a homeless person seeking warmth has felled one of the towers that once...

Oscar Soto wins PVUSD A3 seat

Oscar Soto PVUSD
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...

About Town, Week of Feb. 25

Observations from around the Pajaro Valley.

Spiritual leader, founder of Mt. Madonna Center dies at 95

Baba Hari Das died peacefully at his home in Bonny Doon Tuesday morning.
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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...