Watsonville Local News: Breaking Updates, Crime & Community Stories

June 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. Invest...

June 02, 2026 12:20

Pajaro Valley High School Senior Julio Gonzalez Balances Theater, Clubs, and Internships Before Graduation

Julio Gonzalez, a senior at Pajaro Valley High School, reflects on his high school journey balancing theater, folklorico dance, clubs, and internships...

June 02, 2026 09:20

Martinelli's Cancels Contracts, Leaving Watsonville Apple Farmers Without Their Biggest Buyer

Martinelli's has canceled contracts with Watsonville apple farmers, their biggest buyer, threatening a way of life in Santa Cruz County. The decision ...

June 01, 2026 15:10

Scotts Valley’s Ava Decleve Saves Best Showing for Final Prep Race at CIF State Track and Field Championships

Ava Decleve of Scotts Valley capped her high school track career with her best performance at the CIF State Track and Field Championships. - Decleve a...

June 01, 2026 15:05

CalFresh Changes Begin, ACLU and Tech Firms Challenge Social Media Age Restrictions

CalFresh changes take effect today, tightening work requirements and time limits for about 550,000 people in California. Meanwhile, the ACLU and tech ...

June 01, 2026 10:50

Watsonville Community Hospital Receives $10.6 Million State Grant to Address Financial Challenges

Watsonville Community Hospital has received a $10.6 million state grant to address its financial challenges. - The grant aims to stabilize the hospita...

June 01, 2026 10:50

Watsonville Community Hospital to Receive $10.6 Million State Grant for Financial Relief

Watsonville Community Hospital has been awarded a $10.6 million state grant to help stabilize its finances and continue serving the community. - The g...

June 01, 2026 04:20

Watsonville Community Hospital Receives $10.6 Million State Grant to Address Financial Struggles

Watsonville Community Hospital has received a $10.6 million state grant to address ongoing financial challenges. The funding aims to stabilize operati...

May 31, 2026 11:30

Native Daughters of the Golden West and Santa Cruz Fly Fishing Club Award Scholarships to Local Students

The Native Daughters of the Golden West Santa Cruz Parlor awarded over $80,000 in scholarships to 15 students at its annual Scholarship Luncheon in Ap...

May 28, 2026 11:10

The 14 Absolute Best Places for Summer Fruit Picking in or Near the Bay Area

Summer fruit picking in the Bay Area offers a rolling season of cherries, strawberries, peaches, and more across multiple regions. Here are the top fa...

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