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.Local News

April 1, 2025

Jimmy Panetta Stresses Impacts of Budget Cuts on Local Health

Congressman Panetta says proposed cuts by the Trump administration would be devastating for families, immigrants, seniors and many others.

.Breaking News

April 1, 2025

Aptos High Principal’s Resignation Draws Scrutiny

When Principal Alison Hanks-Sloan sent a letter announcing she would not return for the 2025-26 school year, officials said she “resigned.”

.Breaking News

March 25, 2025

Second Harvest Grapples with Federal Funding Cuts

The Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz is facing major problems serving its clientele in the wake of cuts by the Trump Administration.

.Local News

March 25, 2025

Spirit of Santa Cruz

The Crepe Place has been an epicenter for the independent music scene since returning owner Adam Bergeron started the music in 2007. The place feels as comfortable to me as a friend’s back porch.

.Breaking News

March 19, 2025

County Supes OK Cannabis Lounges in Unincorporated Areas

Cannabis lovers will be able to sit and smoke at dispensaries the way beer drinkers hang in bars thanks to a new county ordinance.

.Breaking News

March 19, 2025

Tiny Village Moves Ahead at Church in Watsonville

The city denied a neighbors’ group appeal against Recurso de Fuerza Village, slated for the parking lot of Westview Presbyterian Church.

.Breaking News

March 19, 2025

Pajaro River Watershed a Focus of New Resilience Program

The Pajaro River Watershed is participating in the Watershed Resilience Program, which will help prepare for the effects of climate change.

.Breaking News

March 12, 2025

Bars Put Women’s Safety First

While cocktail bars are intended to be places where people go to play, the unfortunate reality is they can also be where predators come...

.Breaking News

March 11, 2025

Trump Viewing Party Draws Supporters, Counter-Protest

A viewing party in a Watsonville restaurant for Trump’s March 4 public address drew attention, with supporters inside and protestors outside.

.Breaking News

March 8, 2025

Wasteful Haste

Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn tactic can be disruptive in the private sector, but in government it can be disastrous, management experts said.

.Breaking News

March 5, 2025

PVUSD Trustees Revisit Budget

Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s board rejected two proposals to cut personnel but approved other layoffs, including 45 teachers.

.Cover Stories

March 4, 2025

Documented

In addition to films of particular local appeal, a wide range of subjects and styles are represented in the dozens of films at the Watsonville Film Festival.