Spanish-language novel delves into canning strike
Author Graydon Miller says he’s been working on his latest novel on-and-off-again for over three decades.
It began in July 1985, when a number of Latina workers at Watsonville Canning went on strike, protesting sudden wage cuts and reduced health benefits. The workers, represented by...
From up above | Photo Gallery
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The Slough Brewing Collective opens for to-go orders
WATSONVILLE—For the owners of The Slough Brewing Collective in Watsonville, beer is much more than just a drink, or a lucrative business—it’s a community.
The brewery, formerly Elkhorn Slough Brewing Company, even reflects this in its motto: “Beer is people.”
“Beer is a way of bringing...
Peaceful stroll | Photo Gallery
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Local author publishes first memoir
WATSONVILLE—Author Lisa Algee says that she has always considered herself a logical, “left-brain” thinker.
After growing up in Southern California, Algee moved up the coast, attending Cal Poly University to major in biology before landing in Santa Cruz. She eventually received a doctorate in science...
Massive Watsonville mosaic moves into second phase
WATSONVILLE—The second phase of “Watsonville Brillante,” a five-year community art project spearheaded by local organization Community Arts Empowerment, kicked off this week.
Another 1,200-square-foot mosaic featuring the artwork of Watsonville-born artist Juan Fuentes is being situated on the six-story garage adjoining the Watsonville Civic Plaza....
Pajaro Valley Arts reopens gallery after six-month closure
WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley Arts’ gallery at 37 Sudden St. has once again open its doors after six months of being shuttered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The State of California is now allowing most counties to reopen museums, aquariums and galleries at a limited capacity, after...
Dropping in | Photo Gallery
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Local nursery sees uptick in business during pandemic
With the pandemic outbreak, most of us heard this warning many times: Stay at home. But that could have been softened a little bit with: “Stay at home and in the garden.” Because, for many of us, that’s what happened: People started plowing deep...
Watsonville Film Festival to host outdoor screening
WATSONVILLE—When Covid-19 shelter-in-place restrictions hit Santa Cruz County in March, the Eighth Annual Watsonville Film Festival (WFF) was one of the first large events to be shut down.
Executive Director Consuelo Alba and her team were forced to cancel the multiple film screenings, activities and...
Aptos’ Isaiah Work, Ella Shoemaker named Preps of the Week |...
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of April 8-14.
Preps of the Week
Boys:...