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Watsonville mother pleads guilty in 1994 cold case death of her newborn son - CBS News
Watsonville mother pleads guilty in 1994 cold case death of her newborn son CBS News
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 6:55 pm
Krampus haunts, Bethlehem shines as Central Coast holiday events begin - KSBW
Krampus haunts, Bethlehem shines as Central Coast holiday events begin KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 6:50 pm
Damage to several ‘tiny village’ units sets back opening of Watsonville homeless shelter by a few weeks - Lookout Santa Cruz
Damage to several ‘tiny village’ units sets back opening of Watsonville homeless shelter by a few weeks Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 12:45 pm
Arthur John MacNeel Obituary - Watsonville, CA (1954-2025) - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Arthur John MacNeel Obituary - Watsonville, CA (1954-2025) Santa Cruz Sentinel
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 10:25 am
Watsonville mother pleads guilty in 1994 cold case death of newborn son - KSBW
Watsonville mother pleads guilty in 1994 cold case death of newborn son KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 12:47 am
Basketball Recap: Mission San Jose Beats Watsonville for Their Third Straight Victory - MaxPreps.com
Basketball Recap: Mission San Jose Beats Watsonville for Their Third Straight Victory MaxPreps.com
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 12:45 am
Watsonville | Noche de Brillo to deliver mix of old and new holiday traditions - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Watsonville | Noche de Brillo to deliver mix of old and new holiday traditions Santa Cruz Sentinel
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 11:41 pm
Watsonville | Heritage Holiday Craft and Gift Fair returns this weekend - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Watsonville | Heritage Holiday Craft and Gift Fair returns this weekend Santa Cruz Sentinel
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 11:09 pm
Registered Aptos sex offender charged with indecent exposure; police seek more victims - KSBW
Registered Aptos sex offender charged with indecent exposure; police seek more victims KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 10:30 pm
48th Annual Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair opens Friday - The Pajaronian
48th Annual Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair opens Friday The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 9:45 pm
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, December 4 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, December 4 Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 5:33 pm
Thursday evening traffic: Highway 1 southbound closed near Watsonville; crash on Hwy 9 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Thursday evening traffic: Highway 1 southbound closed near Watsonville; crash on Hwy 9 Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 2:23 pm
Watsonville High student named semifinalist for Coca-Cola Scholars Program - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville High student named semifinalist for Coca-Cola Scholars Program Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 2:15 pm
Former Watsonville mayor Francisco “Paco” Estrada appointed to Cabrillo board - The Pajaronian
Former Watsonville mayor Francisco “Paco” Estrada appointed to Cabrillo board The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 10:53 pm
City Council green-lights abatement of ‘nuisance’ homeless camp - The Pajaronian
City Council green-lights abatement of ‘nuisance’ homeless camp The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 10:42 pm
Watsonville City Council upholds nuisance abatement of Corralitos Creek encampment - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Watsonville City Council upholds nuisance abatement of Corralitos Creek encampment Santa Cruz Sentinel
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 9:51 pm
Watsonville library nears completion of rooftop space after 17 years - KSBW
Watsonville library nears completion of rooftop space after 17 years KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 8:04 pm
Watsonville declares homeless encampment a public nuisance - KSBW
Watsonville declares homeless encampment a public nuisance KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 6:52 pm
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, December 3 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, December 3 Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 6:42 pm
Watsonville addresses homeless encampment issue at Corralitos Creek - KSBW
Watsonville addresses homeless encampment issue at Corralitos Creek KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 2:16 am
Francisco Estrada appointed to Cabrillo College Board of Trustees - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Francisco Estrada appointed to Cabrillo College Board of Trustees Santa Cruz Sentinel
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 12:23 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, December 2 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, December 2 Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 5:32 pm
Watsonville Community Hospital continues search for financial partners; CEO says decision is still months away - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville Community Hospital continues search for financial partners; CEO says decision is still months away Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 1:17 pm
K9 officer helps find loaded handgun; man arrested - The Pajaronian
K9 officer helps find loaded handgun; man arrested The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 5:32 am
Body found in the Pajaro River - The Pajaronian
Body found in the Pajaro River The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 5:22 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, December 1 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, December 1 Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 5:11 pm
Missing girl out of Watsonville found safe, police say - KSBW
Missing girl out of Watsonville found safe, police say KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 29 November 2025 🕒 7:18 pm
Watsonville Police chief nabs armed suspect - The Pajaronian
Watsonville Police chief nabs armed suspect The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 27 November 2025 🕒 7:39 pm
Watsonville Wetlands Watch adds greenery to Pajaro Middle School and beyond. - Monterey County Weekly
Watsonville Wetlands Watch adds greenery to Pajaro Middle School and beyond. Monterey County Weekly
📢 Published on 📅 27 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watsonville police chief arrests alleged armed gang member after chase - KSBW
Watsonville police chief arrests alleged armed gang member after chase KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 9:52 pm
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, November 25 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, November 25 Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 4:18 pm
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, November 24 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, November 24 Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 6:29 pm
Five years a winner - The Pajaronian
Five years a winner The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 5:25 am
Watsonville | Holiday Tree Lighting set for Friday in new location - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Watsonville | Holiday Tree Lighting set for Friday in new location Santa Cruz Sentinel
📢 Published on 📅 18 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Man and daughter die at Garrapata State Beach - The Pajaronian
Man and daughter die at Garrapata State Beach The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, November 17 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, November 17 Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watsonville cider company offers limited-time ice cream flavor for Thanksgiving - KSBW
Watsonville cider company offers limited-time ice cream flavor for Thanksgiving KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 15 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, November 14 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, November 14 Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 14 November 2025 🕒 5:59 pm
An ocean view, pollution included - The Pajaronian
An ocean view, pollution included The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 14 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watsonville Hospital races to find solution as financial woes deepen - Santa Cruz Local
Watsonville Hospital races to find solution as financial woes deepen Santa Cruz Local
📢 Published on 📅 14 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, November 13 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, November 13 Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, November 12 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, November 12 Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watsonville food pantry offers veterans food and connections to resources - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville food pantry offers veterans food and connections to resources Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 11 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
A day to honor veterans - The Pajaronian
A day to honor veterans The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 11 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watsonville man arrested in sexual assault - The Pajaronian
Watsonville man arrested in sexual assault The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 11 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watsonville City Council wants more say in county’s battery storage ordinance - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville City Council wants more say in county’s battery storage ordinance Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watsonville man arrested for sexual assault and kidnapping of underage girl - KSBW
Watsonville man arrested for sexual assault and kidnapping of underage girl KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 8 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watsonville City Council moves to scrap project labor agreement, despite pushback from trades council - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville City Council moves to scrap project labor agreement, despite pushback from trades council Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Power restored for most customers after power outage in Watsonville - KSBW
Power restored for most customers after power outage in Watsonville KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 5 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Man found fatally shot on Main Street in Watsonville; suspect sought - CBS News
Man found fatally shot on Main Street in Watsonville; suspect sought CBS News
📢 Published on 📅 31 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville Police Department holds awards ceremony for outstanding employees - The Pajaronian
Watsonville Police Department holds awards ceremony for outstanding employees The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 30 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Man dead after shooting behind Watsonville Chipotle, no arrest made - KSBW
Man dead after shooting behind Watsonville Chipotle, no arrest made KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 30 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville High student was suspended previously for fighting, aggressive behavior before Oct. 23 attacks - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville High student was suspended previously for fighting, aggressive behavior before Oct. 23 attacks Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Man shot to death in Main Street business center - The Pajaronian
Man shot to death in Main Street business center The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville High School sees mass student absence after stabbing and threats - KSBW
Watsonville High School sees mass student absence after stabbing and threats KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 25 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Three injured in two Watsonville High attacks Thursday morning - Lookout Santa Cruz
Three injured in two Watsonville High attacks Thursday morning Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New Dientes clinic opens in Watsonville - The Pajaronian
New Dientes clinic opens in Watsonville The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
4 Watsonville High School students arrested after stabbing, assault on campus - CBS News
4 Watsonville High School students arrested after stabbing, assault on campus CBS News
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
After violence, Watsonville High students, staff sad and searching for answers - Lookout Santa Cruz
After violence, Watsonville High students, staff sad and searching for answers Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville police, WHS investigating campus stabbing - The Pajaronian
Watsonville police, WHS investigating campus stabbing The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 23 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
With new bleachers, Watsonville High ‘Catz ready to roar - The Pajaronian
With new bleachers, Watsonville High ‘Catz ready to roar The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Data Breaches Announced by Watsonville Community Hospital & Palomar Health Medical Group - The HIPAA Journal
Data Breaches Announced by Watsonville Community Hospital & Palomar Health Medical Group The HIPAA Journal
📢 Published on 📅 20 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville football bounces back to beat NMC | Weeklys Sports Roundup - The Pajaronian
Watsonville football bounces back to beat NMC | Weeklys Sports Roundup The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 18 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Suspect arrested in Watsonville carwash shooting linked to drug deal gone bad - KSBW
Suspect arrested in Watsonville carwash shooting linked to drug deal gone bad KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 17 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Photo story: Teen arrested for bringing gun to school - The Pajaronian
Photo story: Teen arrested for bringing gun to school The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 16 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville High assistant coach suspended amid parent complaints; district investigating - KSBW
Watsonville High assistant coach suspended amid parent complaints; district investigating KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 16 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Trade workers pack Watsonville City Hall as council debates future of union labor rules - Lookout Santa Cruz
Trade workers pack Watsonville City Hall as council debates future of union labor rules Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 16 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville High celebrates homecoming - The Pajaronian
Watsonville High celebrates homecoming The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta to speak at No Kings Day protest in Watsonville - Salinas Californian
Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta to speak at No Kings Day protest in Watsonville Salinas Californian
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Jimmy Panetta and Zoe Lofgren to host town hall Saturday in Watsonville - Santa Cruz Local
Jimmy Panetta and Zoe Lofgren to host town hall Saturday in Watsonville Santa Cruz Local
📢 Published on 📅 10 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville police investigating fatal hit-and-run crash - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville police investigating fatal hit-and-run crash Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 3 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Driver located after deadly Watsonville hit-and-run; charges under review - KSBW
Driver located after deadly Watsonville hit-and-run; charges under review KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 2 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville activist nears end of monthlong hunger strike after brief hospitalization - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville activist nears end of monthlong hunger strike after brief hospitalization Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 30 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville man gets 25 years for sex crimes, human trafficking - The Pajaronian
Watsonville man gets 25 years for sex crimes, human trafficking The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 29 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
The Konavle secret: Discovering Watsonville’s sister country in Croatia - Lookout Santa Cruz
The Konavle secret: Discovering Watsonville’s sister country in Croatia Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 28 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Woody's to open new location at Watsonville Municipal Airport - KSBW
Woody's to open new location at Watsonville Municipal Airport KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 26 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Monterey chef Tim Wood tapped to bring new restaurant to Watsonville airport - Lookout Santa Cruz
Monterey chef Tim Wood tapped to bring new restaurant to Watsonville airport Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 23 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville leaders say controversial plan to expand license plate readers won't undermine city's sanctuary status - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville leaders say controversial plan to expand license plate readers won't undermine city's sanctuary status Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
A “place of healing”—Tiny home village unveiled - The Pajaronian
A “place of healing”—Tiny home village unveiled The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 19 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville tiny homes project nears completion to aid homeless community - KSBW
Watsonville tiny homes project nears completion to aid homeless community KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 19 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville Hospital seeks to add Mixtec doulas, but challenges remain - Santa Cruz Local
Watsonville Hospital seeks to add Mixtec doulas, but challenges remain Santa Cruz Local
📢 Published on 📅 19 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville hunger striker breaks fast after hospitalization - Santa Cruz Local
Watsonville hunger striker breaks fast after hospitalization Santa Cruz Local
📢 Published on 📅 18 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Woody’s Poised to Take Over Watsonville Airport Restaurant - Edible Monterey Bay
Woody’s Poised to Take Over Watsonville Airport Restaurant Edible Monterey Bay
📢 Published on 📅 16 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
After 30 years, Brown Berets relaunch in Watsonville facing familiar immigration debates - Lookout Santa Cruz
After 30 years, Brown Berets relaunch in Watsonville facing familiar immigration debates Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 15 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Day 11 pesticides hunger strike: fatigue, lack of concentration setting in - Santa Cruz Local
Day 11 pesticides hunger strike: fatigue, lack of concentration setting in Santa Cruz Local
📢 Published on 📅 12 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville expands license plate reading cameras amid opposition - KSBW
Watsonville expands license plate reading cameras amid opposition KSBW
📢 Published on 📅 10 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville hospital courts health care partners as federal cuts threaten multimillion-dollar loss - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville hospital courts health care partners as federal cuts threaten multimillion-dollar loss Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 8 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
As a new state bill pushes back against license plate cameras, Watsonville looks to add more - Santa Cruz Local
As a new state bill pushes back against license plate cameras, Watsonville looks to add more Santa Cruz Local
📢 Published on 📅 8 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Aptos takes down Watsonville in battle of the ‘Black and Blue Bowl’ | High school football - The Pajaronian
Aptos takes down Watsonville in battle of the ‘Black and Blue Bowl’ | High school football The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 8 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
UC Santa Cruz anchors Santa Cruz/Watsonville metro-area's Top 16 ranking in research output - UC Santa Cruz - News
UC Santa Cruz anchors Santa Cruz/Watsonville metro-area's Top 16 ranking in research output UC Santa Cruz - News
📢 Published on 📅 2 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Man arrested after threatening woman, baby - The Pajaronian
Man arrested after threatening woman, baby The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 1 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Late heroics helps Watsonville sneak past Santa Cruz in season-opener | High school football - The Pajaronian
Late heroics helps Watsonville sneak past Santa Cruz in season-opener | High school football The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 29 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
PVHCD will seek partner to take over Watsonville Hospital’s day-to-day operations - The Pajaronian
PVHCD will seek partner to take over Watsonville Hospital’s day-to-day operations The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 28 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville activist to start monthlong hunger strike protesting pesticides on farms near schools - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville activist to start monthlong hunger strike protesting pesticides on farms near schools Lookout Santa Cruz
📢 Published on 📅 26 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New businesses add to downtown - The Pajaronian
New businesses add to downtown The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 21 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville Police arrest bank robbery suspect - The Pajaronian
Watsonville Police arrest bank robbery suspect The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 15 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Emmett M. Geiser Field overhaul project nearly complete at Watsonville High - The Pajaronian
Emmett M. Geiser Field overhaul project nearly complete at Watsonville High The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 14 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville names Elaine Parker as newest athletic director - The Pajaronian
Watsonville names Elaine Parker as newest athletic director The Pajaronian
📢 Published on 📅 8 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Federal Medicaid cuts could threaten Watsonville hospital’s revival - Santa Cruz Local
Federal Medicaid cuts could threaten Watsonville hospital’s revival Santa Cruz Local
📢 Published on 📅 18 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Watsonville police need more time to be proactive, report finds - Santa Cruz Local
Watsonville police need more time to be proactive, report finds Santa Cruz Local
📢 Published on 📅 26 June 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
