Arrest Made In Projectile-Throwing Case

Charles Kenneth Lafferty was arrested Wednesday in connection with the case. CHP received nearly 70 reports of cars struck near Prunedale.

Watsonville Students To Travel To D.C., Interview Leaders

As practice, students interviewed former Assemblymember John Laird, who is running to serve the Central Coast in the state Senate.

Watsonville Company Among Most Admired In 2020: Fortune

See which Watsonville company topped Fortune’s list in 2020.

Man Charged After Allegedly Trying To Stab Police With Pole

The Monterey County District Attorney's Office charged Sergio Contreras Villanueva, 34, after he allegedly tried to stab Salinas Police.

$22,000 Gifted To Dominican Hospital By Watsonville Police

The money will support breast cancer patients in south Santa Cruz County, at the Katz Cancer Resource Center.

Power Outage Affects Dozens After Car Crashes Into Pole

PG&E estimates power will be restored around noon Friday. More than 70 were without power in the area Friday morning.

Watsonville Woman Arrested In Fremont, Behind Wheel Of Stolen Car

Police say she was at the wheel of a stolen truck.

Students Play 'CSI' In Watsonville Lab On DNA, Forensic Genetics

Freshman Mount Madonna School students learned about DNA while playing detectives seeking to solve a crime.

Check Out The Watsonville YMCA For Free At Jan. 25 Open House

Watsonville Family YMCA will offer fitness assessments, arts and crafts, demo classes and more at the event. Enrollment will be discounted.

Watch: Police Confront Armed Man After Shots Fired In Watsonville

In a distressing video posted by Watsonville PD, a man is found armed with a handgun after police arrive on scene.

Watsonville Stabbing: Man Died Of Hemorrhagic Shock

Christopher Keeler died after losing a significant amount of blood, the Santa Cruz County Coroner confirmed after a Monday autopsy.

Deputy Fills Tank Of Woman Stranded, Unable To Afford Gas

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputy bought the woman gas after discovering the driver in a Watsonville school parking lot.

4 Cars, A Building Vandalized In West Watsonville; Arrest Made

Witnesses say Martin Cruz Chavez, 33, lobbed sticks and rocks at passing cars, The Pajaronian reported.

Rapper Pays Homage To Watsonville's Rich Culture Through Music

Kabwasa, 21, shows love for the culture and hardworking people of his hometown in newly released EP "Watsonville."

Pesticides Sicken Workers, Monterey Co. Berry Grower To Pay $200K

Reiter Berry Farms, marketed under Driscoll, will pay up after workers were exposed to pesticides, the Monterey County DA's Office said.

Power Outage: 11,600 In The Dark, PG&E Reports: Santa Cruz County

The cause of the outage was unknown Friday afternoon, with an estimated power restoration time of 2:45 p.m.

Police Pursuit From Watsonville To San Juan Bautista: Arrest Made

The high-speed chase began in Watsonville on Thursday night and ended after CHP used spike strips to disable his car, KSBW reported.

Watsonville Man Charged With Murder In Brother's Slaying

Christopher Keeler, 26, was found, stabbed, in a Watsonville home and later died. Brother Joseph Keeler, 28, is facing murder charges.

Found: Missing Senior Quickly Spotted, Thanks To The Internet

William Farley, 66, was spotted by a local within 45 minutes of a Watsonville PD post about the missing man.

'Rad Academy' Seeks To Help Teachers Get Creative, Pay Rent

Brogan Dahl wants to create an extra-curriculars academy to pay teachers well and give them a creative outlet, The Pajaronian reported.

Inclusive Sex Ed Taught Friday In Watsonville

Santa Cruz nonprofit Diversity Center aims to give LGBTQ+ youth a safe place to ask questions and learn how to keep their bodies safe.

$15K Raised For Local Food Banks By Watsonville Nob Hill

Nonprofit Raley's Food for Families raised a record $2.1 million total this year from customers, vendors and staff.

Climate Change And Crops: Tell This Group How Farming Is Changing

Regeneracíon-Pajaro Valley Climate Action is asking farmers to share whether climate change has impacted crops, The Pajaronian reported.

Monterey County Reports Its First Flu Death Of 2020

State officials have warned that flu hospitalization rates are on the rise this year. California saw 54 flu deaths last year.

23 DUI Arrests Made In Watsonville Over The Holidays

Those drivers are facing fines as high as $13,500, the Watsonville Police Department said of its Dec. 13 to Dec. 31 campaign.

You Decide: How Should This Watsonville Mosaic Look?

Voters have until March 1 to decide which piece of art should adorn a mosaic on the Watsonville Civic Plaza garage, The Pajaronian reported.

Sorry, Steph Curry. This Watsonville Kid Baller Is King Of The 3s

Rudy Lopez, 9, was featured on ESPN for draining five three-pointers in his weekend basketball game.

Report Crime, Get Updates On Watsonville Police App

The police department reminded residents that they can download the Watsonville Police Department app to keep in touch with officials.

Projectile Hits 68th Car Near Prunedale Sunday Night, CHP Says

There were no injuries reported, but the driver's window was shattered, the California Highway Patrol announced Monday.

1 Person Dead In Crash East Of Watsonville

​The crash occurred just south of Gilroy and about 20 miles east of Watsonville.

Suspected Gang Member Leads Short Police Chase In Watsonville

Geovanni Lopez, 32, faces several charges, including being a felon in possession of a firearm and resisting arrest, police said.

First 2020 Baby Celebrates Parents' Anniversary In Monterey Co.

"We didn't expect him until January 7th," the baby's mom said. "He's beautiful and we feel very blessed."

Watsonville Fire Captain Returns Home After Hunting Accident

Watsonville Fire Department Captain Danny Lucas got a surprise homecoming.

Deadly Salinas Fire Was Caused By Damaged Power Strip: Officials

The October fire killed a 52-year-old man and significantly damaged the apartment building.

Local Mediterranean Restaurant Chain Expands To Watsonville

Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine launched its third location in Watsonville with a soft opening Dec. 3.

Pajaro Valley Nonprofit To Open New Office In February

Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance will open its new office at 411 East Lake Avenue to support children and families.

Church Staff Help Find Salinas Stabber

Mark Sandoval, 27, was arrested a short distance from the church and caused no trouble for police.

Watsonville Fundraises To Feed Santa Cruz County

City departments came up with their own creative ways to fundraise and feed the hungry in Santa Cruz County.

Father Who Died Trying To Save Daughter Identified: Marina

Paul Lewis, 53, of Marina, died Tuesday at a hospital after he was rescued from the water off Carmel River State Beach​.

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