A Watsonville High School student arrested in last week’s assault had previously been suspended for fighting and was already facing possible expulsion for aggressive behavior, according to district and union officials.
Watsonville High stabbing October 2025
Coverage of the October 2025 stabbing and its aftermath at Watsonville High School.
After violence, Watsonville High students, staff sad and searching for answers
A day after two violent attacks on the Watsonville High School campus left three people injured, students and staff returned to a somber and sparsely attended campus, grappling with fear, sadness, and unanswered questions.
Officials say social media threat targeting Watsonville High is hoax
A day after two attacks at Watsonville High School left three injured, the Watsonville Police Department on Friday said a social media threat about a possible shooting at the school was a hoax.
Three injured in two Watsonville High attacks Thursday morning
Three people — two students and a staff member — were injured in two related attacks, including a stabbing, at Watsonville High School on Thursday morning, authorities said. Four students, ages 14 to 16, were arrested and face multiple felony charges, while police continue investigating possible motives and any links to a recent on-campus gun arrest.

