Watsonville, CA|News|
Watsonville Veterans Funeral Bugler Named Military Hero of the Year
Tony Rojas has been playing the bugle at funerals of fallen war heroes since he was 8-years-old.
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Jacob Bourne, Patch Staff
- Capitola-Soquel, CA
Former Patch Staff
Hometown: Arcata, California
Currently Residing in: Aptos, California
Birthday: April 18
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
Taser-Wielding Sheriff's Sergeant Named Hero of the Year
Patrick Dimick saved a 13-year-old girl and her mother from their father/ex-husband's brutal attack on Valentine's Day in 2012.
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Scotts Valley, CA|News|
Ben Lomond Teens Named Heroes of the Year
Autumn and Simone Bushard are being recognized for helping low-income families in Santa Cruz County.
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Gilroy, CA|News|
Second Gun Buy Back Brings in 610 Firearms
Locals were awarded a total of $61,150 for the firearms they turned in to the county on March 23.
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
Hooded Criminal Smashes Cyclist over Head with Glass Bottle
The assault took place at Brommer Street Park just after midnight on Monday.
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
Police Hunting Man Accidentally Released from Jail
Jesse Warren Parsons posed as another inmate to get jail staff to release him on Friday.
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Scotts Valley, CA|News|
Police Hunting Man Accidentally Released from Jail
Jesse Warren Parsons posed as another inmate to get jail staff to release him on Friday.
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Gilroy, CA|News|
Gilroy Bedroom Ransacked in Weekend Burglary
Police believe that the burglar knows the victim.
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
Fresh Choice Replacement Won't Honor Old Gift Cards
California Fresh, the restaurant that took the place of Fresh Choice in Capitola, is offering foods made in house. Some customers are upset that their old gift cards can't be used at the new restaurant.
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Gilroy, CA|News|
Reps for Gilroy Raised over $1.5 Million on Congressional Campaigns
Find out how much Rep. Sam Farr and Rep. Zoe Lofgren's campaigns cost compared to the average.
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Scotts Valley, CA|News|
Anna Eshoo's Seat Cost almost $1.5 Million
Find out how much Rep. Anna Eshoo's campaign cost compared to the average.
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Watsonville, CA|News|
Sam Farr's Seat Cost over $730K
Find out how much Rep. Sam Farr's campaign cost compared to the average.
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
Sam Farr's Seat Cost over $730K
Find out how much Rep. Sam Farr's campaign cost compared to the average.
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Gilroy, CA|News|
Kidnapped Baby Found Safe; Suspect Still at Large
A Jeep liberty was stolen Monday morning with a baby inside. The car and baby were found, but the suspect has not been located.
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Gilroy, CA|News|
Amber Alert: San Jose Baby Kidnapped in White Jeep Liberty
Gabriela Quintero, a 12-month-old baby girl, was abducted at 6:43 a.m. Monday.
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Watsonville, CA|News|
Roger's Diner Robbed by Armed Men
The entire cash drawer from the register was stolen.
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
New Community Development Director Will Earn $123K Salary
Richard Grunow has been hired as Capitola's new community development director.
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
Fallen Officers Fund Surpasses $300K
Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been donated in the memory of Butch Baker and Elizabeth Butler.
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Scotts Valley, CA|News|
Missing Scotts Valley Man Calls Ordeal Dream-Like
Matthew Abraham made his way to Utah after suffering a head injury last week.
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Watsonville, CA|News|
Fugitive Friday: Drug Dealer, Vehicle Thief and More
Help local authorities catch these criminals.
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