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Watsonville City Council to weigh job cuts, fee hikes to balance budget - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville City Council to weigh job cuts, fee hikes to balance budget Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 24 June 2025 | 12:36 pm
Epimenio Valencia Obituary (2025) - Watsonville, CA - Ave Maria Memorial Chapel - Legacy.com
Epimenio Valencia Obituary (2025) - Watsonville, CA - Ave Maria Memorial Chapel Legacy.com
Published on 24 June 2025 | 5:45 am
Santa Cruz, Watsonville ramp up illegal fireworks fines for Independence Day weekend - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, Watsonville ramp up illegal fireworks fines for Independence Day weekend Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 24 June 2025 | 12:55 am
Arturo Corona Calderon Obituary (2025) - Watsonville, CA - Ave Maria Memorial Chapel - Legacy.com
Arturo Corona Calderon Obituary (2025) - Watsonville, CA - Ave Maria Memorial Chapel Legacy.com
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:41 pm
Watsonville businesses struggle amid community fear following ICE sightings - KION546
Watsonville businesses struggle amid community fear following ICE sightings KION546
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:18 pm
Shoulder-widening project on Hwy. 1 includes overnight closures - The Pajaronian
Shoulder-widening project on Hwy. 1 includes overnight closures The Pajaronian
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:06 pm
Fake parking tickets in Santa Cruz - The Pajaronian
Fake parking tickets in Santa Cruz The Pajaronian
Published on 23 June 2025 | 10:51 pm
Alfred Rodriguez Obituary (2025) - Watsonville, CA - Ave Maria Memorial Chapel - Legacy.com
Alfred Rodriguez Obituary (2025) - Watsonville, CA - Ave Maria Memorial Chapel Legacy.com
Published on 23 June 2025 | 6:41 pm
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, June 23 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, June 23 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 23 June 2025 | 4:25 pm
ICE spotted in Seaside, police confirm - KSBW
ICE spotted in Seaside, police confirm KSBW
Published on 21 June 2025 | 10:58 pm
Prevedelli Farms Approaches 80 Years - The Pajaronian
Prevedelli Farms Approaches 80 Years The Pajaronian
Published on 21 June 2025 | 7:35 pm
Tony Gomes earns first career win in Watsonville | Ocean Speedway - MSN
Tony Gomes earns first career win in Watsonville | Ocean Speedway MSN
Published on 21 June 2025 | 7:30 pm
Tony Gomes earns first career win in Watsonville | Ocean Speedway - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Tony Gomes earns first career win in Watsonville | Ocean Speedway Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 21 June 2025 | 7:24 pm
CAO Carlos Palacios Resigns After 30 Years - The Pajaronian
CAO Carlos Palacios Resigns After 30 Years The Pajaronian
Published on 20 June 2025 | 11:25 pm
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 20 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 20 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 20 June 2025 | 4:02 pm
Strawberry Category Sees Slightly Higher Market and Moderate Demand Amid Salinas/Watsonville Peak - AndNowUKnow
Strawberry Category Sees Slightly Higher Market and Moderate Demand Amid Salinas/Watsonville Peak AndNowUKnow
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Ella’s at the Airport grounded for good after rocky final chapter - Lookout Santa Cruz
Ella’s at the Airport grounded for good after rocky final chapter Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 19 June 2025 | 11:09 pm
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, June 19 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, June 19 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 19 June 2025 | 5:25 pm
A show of support for the immigrant community - The Pajaronian
A show of support for the immigrant community The Pajaronian
Published on 18 June 2025 | 10:44 pm
New report finds problems in Watsonville Police handcuffing, transporting practices - KION546
New report finds problems in Watsonville Police handcuffing, transporting practices KION546
Published on 18 June 2025 | 10:42 pm
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, June 18 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, June 18 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 18 June 2025 | 4:35 pm
Environment Commission to host battery storage public workshops - The Pajaronian
Environment Commission to host battery storage public workshops The Pajaronian
Published on 18 June 2025 | 4:30 pm
Mountain lion spotting in Watsonville Monday - KION546
Mountain lion spotting in Watsonville Monday KION546
Published on 18 June 2025 | 4:42 am
Man arrested for harassing minor, child pornography; Marina police say more victims possible - KSBW
Man arrested for harassing minor, child pornography; Marina police say more victims possible KSBW
Published on 18 June 2025 | 1:19 am
Watsonville police seek to strengthen community relationships with National Night Out - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville police seek to strengthen community relationships with National Night Out Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 17 June 2025 | 1:16 pm
Watsonville businesses struggle as ICE raids and protests intensify across the country - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville businesses struggle as ICE raids and protests intensify across the country Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 16 June 2025 | 12:16 pm
Thousands amass in Watsonville, Santa Cruz for No Kings Day - The Pajaronian
Thousands amass in Watsonville, Santa Cruz for No Kings Day The Pajaronian
Published on 14 June 2025 | 11:12 pm
At 'No Kings' protests in Santa Cruz and Watsonville, flags and slogans take on new dimension - Lookout Santa Cruz
At 'No Kings' protests in Santa Cruz and Watsonville, flags and slogans take on new dimension Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 am
18-year-old arrested in Watsonville double homicide - Lookout Santa Cruz
18-year-old arrested in Watsonville double homicide Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 14 June 2025 | 12:45 am
Letters to the editor June 6–12 2025 - The Pajaronian
Letters to the editor June 6–12 2025 The Pajaronian
Published on 14 June 2025 | 12:12 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 13 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 13 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 13 June 2025 | 5:15 pm
Massive power outage impacting over 11,000 customers in Santa Cruz County - KSBW
Massive power outage impacting over 11,000 customers in Santa Cruz County KSBW
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, June 5 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, June 5 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Mountain lion sightings in Aptos, Capitola and Watsonville prompt warnings - Lookout Santa Cruz
Mountain lion sightings in Aptos, Capitola and Watsonville prompt warnings Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sinkhole on Highway 1 near Watsonville partially closes down roadway - CBS News
Sinkhole on Highway 1 near Watsonville partially closes down roadway CBS News
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
After two bodies found at Pajaro River levee, Watsonville councilmember’s grave suspicion raises new questions - Lookout Santa Cruz
After two bodies found at Pajaro River levee, Watsonville councilmember’s grave suspicion raises new questions Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, June 2 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, June 2 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sinkhole on Highway 1 delaying traffic near Watsonville - San Francisco Chronicle
Sinkhole on Highway 1 delaying traffic near Watsonville San Francisco Chronicle
Published on 1 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May 30 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May 30 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
ICE agents arrest Watsonville man, family seeks answers - The Pajaronian
ICE agents arrest Watsonville man, family seeks answers The Pajaronian
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Video: Another mountain lion sighting reported in Santa Cruz County - KSBW
Video: Another mountain lion sighting reported in Santa Cruz County KSBW
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, May 29 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, May 29 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville’s Nate Aguilar establishes school record in triple jump | CCS boys’ track and field - The Pajaronian
Watsonville’s Nate Aguilar establishes school record in triple jump | CCS boys’ track and field The Pajaronian
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, May 28 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, May 28 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
ICE activity reported in Watsonville; law officials have not confirmed - KSBW
ICE activity reported in Watsonville; law officials have not confirmed KSBW
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, May 27 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, May 27 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville resident detained by immigration officials outside home Tuesday, advocacy group says - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville resident detained by immigration officials outside home Tuesday, advocacy group says Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville, Aptos ready to embark on postseason runs | CCS softball - The Pajaronian
Watsonville, Aptos ready to embark on postseason runs | CCS softball The Pajaronian
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Two charged for infant’s death at unlicensed daycare center - The Pajaronian
Two charged for infant’s death at unlicensed daycare center The Pajaronian
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Video: Mountain lion sightings prompt safety warnings in Watsonville - KSBW
Video: Mountain lion sightings prompt safety warnings in Watsonville KSBW
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Body found along Pajaro River Levee - The Pajaronian
Body found along Pajaro River Levee The Pajaronian
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Really changed who I am': Watsonville Police Chief Jorge Zamora steps down after 30 years of service - Lookout Santa Cruz
‘Really changed who I am': Watsonville Police Chief Jorge Zamora steps down after 30 years of service Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville City Council hears plans for Tiny Village - The Pajaronian
Watsonville City Council hears plans for Tiny Village The Pajaronian
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Mountain lion spotted twice in Watsonville neighborhoods, residents urged to stay alert - KMPH
Mountain lion spotted twice in Watsonville neighborhoods, residents urged to stay alert KMPH
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville police chief announces retirement after 30+ years with department - KSBW
Watsonville police chief announces retirement after 30+ years with department KSBW
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Adult school celebrates its graduates - The Pajaronian
Adult school celebrates its graduates The Pajaronian
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Fire at downtown Watsonville affordable housing complex displaces several tenants - Lookout Santa Cruz
Fire at downtown Watsonville affordable housing complex displaces several tenants Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola police arrest burglary suspect - The Pajaronian
Capitola police arrest burglary suspect The Pajaronian
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville Police aid in sideshow roundup - The Pajaronian
Watsonville Police aid in sideshow roundup The Pajaronian
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
The Hub: East Watsonville - Visit Santa Cruz County
The Hub: East Watsonville Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 16 May 2025 | 5:23 pm
Traffic stop in Watsonville leads to seizure of $15,000 in fentanyl - KTVU
Traffic stop in Watsonville leads to seizure of $15,000 in fentanyl KTVU
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts student earns national math award - The Pajaronian
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts student earns national math award The Pajaronian
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Taking in a slice of Half Moon Bay - The Pajaronian
Taking in a slice of Half Moon Bay The Pajaronian
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Suspected nabbed in sizable firearms, drug haul - The Pajaronian
Suspected nabbed in sizable firearms, drug haul The Pajaronian
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville City Plaza - Santa Cruz Local
Watsonville City Plaza Santa Cruz Local
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville rail trail, train depot options presented - Santa Cruz Local
Watsonville rail trail, train depot options presented Santa Cruz Local
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville’s Brianna Leon inks NLI to play for La Sierra | Girls flag football - The Pajaronian
Watsonville’s Brianna Leon inks NLI to play for La Sierra | Girls flag football The Pajaronian
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Countywide history fair set for Watsonville - The Pajaronian
Countywide history fair set for Watsonville The Pajaronian
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Affordable housing waitlists around Watsonville - Santa Cruz Local
Affordable housing waitlists around Watsonville Santa Cruz Local
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Labor leader Dolores Huerta calls for end to pesticides in Pajaro Valley - Santa Cruz Local
Labor leader Dolores Huerta calls for end to pesticides in Pajaro Valley Santa Cruz Local
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Health Fair runs Friday in the plaza - The Pajaronian
Health Fair runs Friday in the plaza The Pajaronian
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
New Logo, New Chapter: Watsonville Community Hospital Looks Ahead with Purpose - The Pajaronian
New Logo, New Chapter: Watsonville Community Hospital Looks Ahead with Purpose The Pajaronian
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
New strawberry varieties promise tastier, stronger crops for Watsonville farmers - KSBW
New strawberry varieties promise tastier, stronger crops for Watsonville farmers KSBW
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, May. 5 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, May. 5 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville community rally against use of pesticides - KSBW
Watsonville community rally against use of pesticides KSBW
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Police K9 helps nab Watsonville Fentanyl suspect - The Pajaronian
Police K9 helps nab Watsonville Fentanyl suspect The Pajaronian
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville Hospital holds first community update - The Pajaronian
Watsonville Hospital holds first community update The Pajaronian
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New landfill ‘a major milestone’ for city - The Pajaronian
New landfill ‘a major milestone’ for city The Pajaronian
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Community rallies against proposed battery storage facility in Watsonville - The Pajaronian
Community rallies against proposed battery storage facility in Watsonville The Pajaronian
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Future of historic Watsonville house in limbo amid preservation debate - KSBW
Future of historic Watsonville house in limbo amid preservation debate KSBW
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Update: Dead body found buried along Pajaro River identified - The Pajaronian
Update: Dead body found buried along Pajaro River identified The Pajaronian
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Redman-Hirahara house facing final chapter - The Pajaronian
Redman-Hirahara house facing final chapter The Pajaronian
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Fatal Walker Street crash victim identified - The Pajaronian
Fatal Walker Street crash victim identified The Pajaronian
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
After Moss Landing fire, how will a battery storage proposal near Watsonville be handled? - Santa Cruz Local
After Moss Landing fire, how will a battery storage proposal near Watsonville be handled? Santa Cruz Local
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville cuts ribbon on Greg Caput community room - The Pajaronian
Watsonville cuts ribbon on Greg Caput community room The Pajaronian
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Watsonville City Council denies second appeal against 'tiny village' homeless shelter project - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville City Council denies second appeal against 'tiny village' homeless shelter project Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
PVUSD to close Pacific Coast Charter School - The Pajaronian
PVUSD to close Pacific Coast Charter School The Pajaronian
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Soquel’s Silver Spur opens second location in Watsonville - Lookout Santa Cruz
Soquel’s Silver Spur opens second location in Watsonville Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Watsonville native, ‘raw talent’ actor, hits the big-time - The Pajaronian
Watsonville native, ‘raw talent’ actor, hits the big-time The Pajaronian
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Multiple arrests, 12 firearms seized in Watsonville - The Pajaronian
Multiple arrests, 12 firearms seized in Watsonville The Pajaronian
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Silver Spur restaurant opens Watsonville location - The Pajaronian
Silver Spur restaurant opens Watsonville location The Pajaronian
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Watsonville Film Festival approaching - The Pajaronian
Watsonville Film Festival approaching The Pajaronian
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Silver Spur #2 Debuts in Watsonville March 4 - Edible Monterey Bay
Silver Spur #2 Debuts in Watsonville March 4 Edible Monterey Bay
Published on 22 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Annual Crab Feed approaching - The Pajaronian
Annual Crab Feed approaching The Pajaronian
Published on 17 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Rail trail, traffic calming projects on tap for Watsonville City Council - Santa Cruz Local
Rail trail, traffic calming projects on tap for Watsonville City Council Santa Cruz Local
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Preliminary Permits For 8930 Watsonville Road, Gilroy - San Francisco YIMBY
Preliminary Permits For 8930 Watsonville Road, Gilroy San Francisco YIMBY
Published on 9 February 2025 | 8:00 am
City of Watsonville responds to signs critical of Vides - The Pajaronian
City of Watsonville responds to signs critical of Vides The Pajaronian
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Demolishing the past for a new Starbucks - The Pajaronian
Demolishing the past for a new Starbucks The Pajaronian
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
‘Seahawk’ battery storage facility slated for Watsonville draws concern - The Pajaronian
‘Seahawk’ battery storage facility slated for Watsonville draws concern The Pajaronian
Published on 23 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Watsonville residents push for stricter pesticide rules - Santa Cruz Local
Watsonville residents push for stricter pesticide rules Santa Cruz Local
Published on 14 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Photo story: Fire damages Watsonville home - The Pajaronian
Photo story: Fire damages Watsonville home The Pajaronian
Published on 12 January 2025 | 8:00 am