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February 27, 2021

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    Local News
    
    Cross country: Weekly roundup, Feb. 27
    
    Juan Reyes - February 27, 2021
    
    The Aptos High boys cross country team, once again led by its trio of standout seniors, defeated Monte Vista Christian to remain unbeaten in...
    
    Local News
    
    Dream becomes a reality: PV High unveils new sports complex
    
    Todd Guild - February 26, 2021
    
    WATSONVILLE—Just after a small cadre of school district officials cut a ceremonial ribbon at Pajaro Valley High School’s gleaming new sports field on Friday...
    
    Local News
    
    Estudiantes regresarán a clases después de las vacaciones de primavera
    
    Tony Nuñez - February 26, 2021
    
    El miércoles, la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Pájaro (PVUSD, por sus siglas en inglés) allanó el camino para que...
    
    Local News
    
    WATCH: Pajaro Valley High unveils new sports complex
    
    Staff Report - February 26, 2021
    
    Pajaro Valley High School is hosting a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for its new sports complex at 2pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftpTyQr2oOA
- COVID-19
  - COVID-19
    
    Jobless claims decline as coronavirus cases ease
    
    New York Times - February 26, 2021
    
    By Patricia Cohen, of The New York Times New claims for unemployment fell last week, the government reported Thursday, the latest sign that the labor...
    
    COVID-19
    
    County makes headway on vaccination efforts
    
    Tony Nuñez - February 25, 2021
    
    SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Covid-19 vaccine does not alter a person’s DNA, contain a microchip or cause infertility, says Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr....
    
    COVID-19
    
    County supervisors approve rental assistance program
    
    Todd Guild - February 23, 2021
    
    SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to join a state-run rent relief program, which makes...
    
    COVID-19
    
    Biden changes PPP rules to help the self-employed
    
    New York Times - February 23, 2021
    
    By Stacy Cowley and Jim Tankersley, of The New York Times Aiming to put its own stamp on the Paycheck Protection Program, the Biden administration...
    
    COVID-19
    
    School leaders set to discuss return to classroom
    
    Todd Guild - February 22, 2021
    
    SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—School district superintendents from 11 districts throughout Santa Cruz County will hold a town hall meeting Thursday to talk about bringing younger...
- About Town
  - About Town
    
    Farmer’s Market keeps ticking | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula - January 15, 2021
    
    I stopped by the watsonville Certified Farmers Market today, my first such visit in months. While I was glad to see the market up...
    
    About Town
    
    A sunset scene | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula - January 14, 2021
    
    I covered a shooting in Santa Cruz yesterday by Dominican Hospital. Witnesses said it was a young Latino male. They said they heard three...
    
    About Town
    
    Water levels low | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula - January 7, 2021
    
    I spoke with the National Weather Service today and a meteorologist told me that a long dry period was about to settle over our...
    
    About Town
    
    Winter wonderland | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula - December 30, 2020
    
    I recently visited Farley's Christmas Wonderland at 108 Seaview Ave. in Santa Cruz to witness, by far, the most amazing residential Christmas display. For...
    
    About Town
    
    Out to sea | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula - December 23, 2020
    
    President Trump is on another pardon spree for a bunch of people facing various jail sentences and other punishments. So far he has let...
- Business
  - Business
    
    REI to open new store in Santa Cruz
    
    Todd Guild - February 25, 2021
    
    SANTA CRUZ—REI, an outdoor retail business with 168 stores in 39 states, plans to open a location in Santa Cruz, the company announced on...
    
    Business
    
    New pizza shop opens in historic Pajaro location
    
    Tarmo Hannula - February 18, 2021
    
    PAJARO—The tiny town of Pajaro, nestled on the most northerly corner of Monterey County, just got its first pizzeria. Thanks to a dream of Pajaro...
    
    Business
    
    Photo: National 9 Motel in downtown razed
    
    Tarmo Hannula - February 11, 2021
    
    A crew from Randazzo Enterprises use an excavator to demolish the National 9 Motel in downtown Watsonville Wednesday to make way for a four-story,...
    
    Business
    
    Craft Bakeshop + Eatery plans soft opening this weekend
    
    Johanna Miller - February 10, 2021
    
    WATSONVILLE—When the home of the former Second Street Cafe in Watsonville became available last year, business partners Lacey Dent and Greg Bobeda saw an...
    
    Business
    
    City budget buoyed by sales tax revenue ‘bubble’
    
    Tony Nuñez - February 10, 2021
    
    WATSONVILLE—Despite the economic shutdowns resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, the city of Watsonville’s overall sales tax revenues have held steady thanks to a myriad...
- Opinion
  - Opinion
    
    The Porter and The Arts
    
    Staff Report - February 26, 2021
    
    By Dan Pulcrano, Pajaronian CEO When Watsonville issued a request for proposals on the city-owned Porter Building in late 2019, the idea of...
    
    Opinion
    
    One shot down, one to go
    
    Tarmo Hannula - February 26, 2021
    
    A few days after my 67th birthday in early February, I got my first Covid-19 vaccination shot a day after my wife Sarah got...
    
    Opinion
    
    And there I stood with my piccolo
    
    Guest Columnists - February 26, 2021
    
    Memo from Rev. Mathews-Johnson Composer Meredith Willson once told the story of a band whose music so pleased a king of long ago that he...
    
    Opinion
    
    Rebuild Ramsay’s fields
    
    Tony Nuñez - February 19, 2021
    
    There were several good news items scattered throughout the most recent budget update presented to the Watsonville City Council on Feb. 9. The city’s...
    
    Opinion
    
    Letters to the Editor, Feb. 19
    
    Tony Nuñez - February 19, 2021
    
    Helping to feed the community It felt so good to read the article about the San Jose nonprofit organization called Martha’s Kitchen that is now...
- Announcements
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    Drop-off Donations – Today 3-5pm
    
    Mike Lyon - March 18, 2020
    
    Please bring a care package for Watsonville's elderly and drop-off at the Church of the Nazarene. Call Dee Dee Vargas for curbside pick-ups at (831)...
    
    COVID-19
    
    MESSAGE FROM YOUR CENTRAL COAST ACE HARDWARE OWNER, MANUEL RODRIGUES
    
    Mike Lyon - March 17, 2020
    
    Dear Neighbor, I’m sure by now you’ve received several messages about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). I’m the owner of Your Central Coast Ace Hardware which includes locations...
    
    COVID-19
    
    A Message from John Skinner and CA Association of Realtors
    
    Mike Lyon - March 16, 2020
    
    Welcome to the first issue of our new weekly newsletter covering California’s experience with COVID-19, the novel strand of coronavirus currently sweeping the globe....
Sports
- Local News
  
  Cross country: Weekly roundup, Feb. 27
  
  Juan Reyes - February 27, 2021
  
  The Aptos High boys cross country team, once again led by its trio of standout seniors, defeated Monte Vista Christian to remain unbeaten in...
  
  Local News
  
  Dream becomes a reality: PV High unveils new sports complex
  
  Todd Guild - February 26, 2021
  
  WATSONVILLE—Just after a small cadre of school district officials cut a ceremonial ribbon at Pajaro Valley High School’s gleaming new sports field on Friday...
  
  Local News
  
  WATCH: Pajaro Valley High unveils new sports complex
  
  Staff Report - February 26, 2021
  
  Pajaro Valley High School is hosting a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for its new sports complex at 2pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftpTyQr2oOA
  
  Local News
  
  Watsonville High’s athletic field, track to be renovated
  
  Juan Reyes - February 25, 2021
  
  WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High School’s site council recently voted to use Measure L funds to renovate its stadium’s deteriorating turf field and running track. But a...
  
  Local News
  
  Cross Country: Back on track
  
  Juan Reyes - February 24, 2021
  
  A sense of normalcy returned to Santa Cruz County last week as the local high schools kicked off the cross country season. Watsonville High...
Nuestra Ciudad
- Local News
  
  Estudiantes regresarán a clases después de las vacaciones de primavera
  
  Tony Nuñez - February 26, 2021
  
  El miércoles, la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Pájaro (PVUSD, por sus siglas en inglés) allanó el camino para que...
  
  COVID-19
  
  Centro de vacunación de Watsonville abierto
  
  Tony Nuñez - February 8, 2021
  
  Un sitio de vacunación Covid-19 para personas mayores de 65 años y personas en la Fase 1A en Watsonville ahora está abierto en el...
  
  Nuestra Ciudad
  
  Dónde y cómo votar en Watsonville para las elecciones
  
  Tony Nuñez - October 29, 2020
  
  WATSONVILLE—Con solo cinco dias hasta el día de las elecciones, los votantes del Condado de Santa Cruz todavía tienen muchas opciones sobre qué hacer...
  
  Nuestra Ciudad
  
  Restricciones de Covid-19 se relajan ya que el Condado de Santa Cruz ve menos casos
  
  Tony Nuñez - October 27, 2020
  
  CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ—Los funcionarios de salud de California movieron el Martes al Condado de Santa Cruz al nivel menos restrictivo “Moderado” o naranja,...
  
  Local News
  
  Condado aceptando más aplicaciones de asistencia para renta
  
  Tony Nuñez - October 5, 2020
  
  El Condado de Santa Cruz y sus socios comunitarios están aceptando aplicaciones para una segunda ronda de fondos del Programa de Asistencia de Renta...
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Local News

Dream becomes a reality: PV High unveils new sports complex

Todd Guild - February 26, 2021

Local News

Elkhorn Slough restoration project receives $1.3M grant

Staff Report - February 25, 2021

COVID-19

County makes headway on vaccination efforts

Tony Nuñez - February 25, 2021

Local News

PVUSD’s youngest students returning to class after spring break

Todd Guild - February 25, 2021

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Cross country: Weekly roundup, Feb. 27

Local News Juan Reyes - February 27, 2021

The Aptos High boys cross country team, once again led by its trio of standout seniors, defeated Monte Vista Christian to remain unbeaten in...

Dream becomes a reality: PV High unveils new sports complex

Local News Todd Guild - February 26, 2021

WATSONVILLE—Just after a small cadre of school district officials cut a ceremonial ribbon at Pajaro Valley High School’s gleaming new sports field on Friday...

Estudiantes regresarán a clases después de las vacaciones de primavera

Local News Tony Nuñez - February 26, 2021

El miércoles, la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Pájaro (PVUSD, por sus siglas en inglés) allanó el camino para que...

WATCH: Pajaro Valley High unveils new sports complex

Local News Staff Report - February 26, 2021

Pajaro Valley High School is hosting a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for its new sports complex at 2pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftpTyQr2oOA

Jobless claims decline as coronavirus cases ease

COVID-19 New York Times - February 26, 2021

By Patricia Cohen, of The New York Times New claims for unemployment fell last week, the government reported Thursday, the latest sign that the labor...

Watsonville High’s athletic field, track to be renovated

Local News Juan Reyes - February 25, 2021

WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High School’s site council recently voted to use Measure L funds to renovate its stadium’s deteriorating turf field and running track. But a...

The Porter and The Arts

Staff Report - February 26, 2021

By Dan Pulcrano, Pajaronian CEO When Watsonville issued a request for proposals on the city-owned Porter Building in late 2019, the idea of restoring a historic gem caught our eye. Our company has deep roots in this region and has purchased and rehabilitated buildings in Santa Cruz, Gilroy...

Cross country: Weekly roundup, Feb. 27

Juan Reyes - February 27, 2021

Dream becomes a reality: PV High unveils new sports complex

Todd Guild - February 26, 2021

Estudiantes regresarán a clases después de las vacaciones de primavera

February 26, 2021

WATCH: Pajaro Valley High unveils new sports complex

February 26, 2021

Jobless claims decline as coronavirus cases ease

February 26, 2021

Watsonville High’s athletic field, track to be renovated

February 25, 2021

Elkhorn Slough restoration project receives $1.3M grant

February 25, 2021

County makes headway on vaccination efforts

February 25, 2021

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Local News

Cross country: Weekly roundup, Feb. 27

Juan Reyes - February 27, 2021

Local News

Dream becomes a reality: PV High unveils new sports complex

Todd Guild - February 26, 2021

Local News

WATCH: Pajaro Valley High unveils new sports complex

Staff Report - February 26, 2021

Local News

Watsonville High’s athletic field, track to be renovated

Juan Reyes - February 25, 2021

Local News

Cross Country: Back on track

Juan Reyes - February 24, 2021

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