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7 news stories from 2 sources collected today • Updated: Jun 03, 2026 16:12
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Boulevard, Watsonville, Fresno, crime, police, missing person
Jun 03, 2026 09:55
Missing Fresno Teen Found in Santa Cruz County Hotel; Man Arrested on Child Sex Charges

A 24 year old man, Darwin Linares, was arrested after police found him with a missing 15 year old girl from Fresno in a Watsonville hotel room. Investigators uncovered communications with dozens of other underage girls across multiple states.

Authorities are seeking additional victims. Linares was found on March 18 at a hotel on Airport Boulevard in Watsonville.

He faces charges of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. Evidence shows he used social media to contact underage girls under different names and ages.

Anyone with information can contact Detective Ambriz at 831 768 3358. The investigation is ongoing, and police urge the public to come forward with any relevant information.

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Watsonville, Monterey, crime, court, police, Santa Cruz County, Breaking, Local
Jun 03, 2026 09:38
75 years for Watsonville murder, standoff

Hector Rocha was sentenced to 75 years to life for murdering his roommate and engaging in a standoff with police. Rocha shot Victor Alamillo in the back on Aug.

7, 2023, in Watsonville. He then fled and was found the next day in a truck in Monterey County, leading to a four hour standoff.

A jury rejected his insanity plea, finding him legally sane. Rocha had prior felony convictions for resisting arrest, attempted arson, and firearm possession.

The sentence ensures Rocha will serve at least 75 years before parole eligibility.

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• This week in Santa Cruz County business: Planning commission weighs next steps for Front & Laurel project; apple farmers face shift as Martinelli’s cancels contracts lookout.co
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Jun 02, 2026 09:20 • lookout.co
Martinelli's Cancels Contracts, Leaving Watsonville Apple Farmers Without Their Biggest Buyer
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Finding Sanctuary: ‘Herculean’ effort combats avian influenza outbreak in California’s marine mammals, birds
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