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February 5, 2026

PHOTO: Possible grenade shuts down Center Street

Watsonville Police shut down Center Street near Lincoln Street Friday afternoon after they reportedly found what appeeared to be a hand grenade in a residence.

Photos: Watsonville pump track opens

Watsonville Pump track
The Ramsay Park Pumptrack, the only asphalt-covered pump track in Santa Cruz County, officially opened on Tuesday in Watsonville. On April 11 from 1:30-4:30pm...

Anonymous donor gifts rescue horse to CASA Santa Cruz

AROMAS—In June of 2020, a horse named Rooster arrived at The BackStretch, a nonprofit ranch in Aromas that aims to provide a haven for...

National group urges flood control funding formula changes

The National Association of Counties (NACo) on July 21 voted unanimously to urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) to change the way...

Judy Doering Nielsen, a former Mayor and prolific volunteer, dies

Judy Doering Nielsen
WATSONVILLE—Judy Doering Nielsen’s love for the Watsonville community led her to become thoroughly entrenched in its inner workings, from its history to its politics...

What's going on? | Aug. 31 – Sept. 6

Weekly events calendar for Aug. 31-Sept. 6.

Bill bolstering wildfire protections for farmworkers advances

SACRAMENTO—A bill that would increase protections for California’s farmworkers during hazardous smoky conditions created by seasonal wildfires is making its way through the state...

Watsonville to hold May 12 rail planning meeting

The city of Watsonville is inviting the community to a workshop focused on planning for future passenger rail service and trail improvements in and...

Community briefs, Nov. 4: ‘Cheers and Beers’ benefits Omega Nu

Community briefs, Nov. 4, 2017

Officers raising awareness of breast cancer

Throughout the month of October, Watsonville Police officers will sport pink badges to raise awareness of breast cancer.
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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...