The City of Watsonville reported another mountain lion sighting in a residential area, one of several in Santa Cruz County in recent months. If you see a lion and it does not pose an immediate risk, you can report it directly to the Department of Fish & Wildlife.
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Six new principals and assistant principals to join Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Six schools across Pajaro Valley Unified School District are welcoming new staff members to the roles of principal and assistant principal.
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Dientes Community Dental wins award for paid apprenticeship program with community impact
Dientes Community Dental Care has been named the 2025 Employer Champion by the Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board, receiving the Workforce Achievement Award for community impact.
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Rotkin family and friends raise funds for memorials around Santa Cruz
The family and friends of the late Mike Rotkin are now raising funds for several memorials and a gathering to celebrate his life and legacy. Rotkin, a longtime Santa Cruz progressive activist, five-time mayor and UC Santa Cruz lecturer, died last week at 79.
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Santa Cruz City Hall lowers flags in honor of former mayor Mike Rotkin
The City of Santa Cruz has lowered the flags at City Hall in remembrance of local activist and former Santa Cruz mayor Mike Rotkin.
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Woodies on the Wharf set to bring dozens of wooden cars to Santa Cruz on Saturday
The annual Woodies on the Wharf festivities begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, culminating in a 3:30 p.m. parade of woodies driving from the wharf.
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Santa Cruz County seeks community input on Measure Q conservation spending
Santa Cruz County residents can register their opinion via survey and a virtual meeting on climate conservation spending to shape the vision plan for Measure Q, passed last November.
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Santa Cruz City Council approves new incentives for local businesses
The Santa Cruz City Council this week approved a variety of proposed economic incentives to reduce vacant storefronts and ease the process of opening a business locally.
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Watsonville police encourage caution after another mountain lion sighting
After the second mountain lion sighting in the city this month on Monday morning, Watsonville police are reminding the community about safety guidelines around the big cats.
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County to host public meetings on battery energy storage facilities
Months after a massive blaze in Moss Landing, Santa Cruz County will hold public meetings on the safety of battery energy storage facilities. County supervisors are set to consider a proposal to build such a facility near Watsonville.