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Annual writing contest now open to Santa Cruz County students
For the past two years, the Palo Alto Humane Society (PAHS) has held a writing contest for seventh and eighth graders in Santa Clara...
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O’Neill Sea Odyssey hosting Virtual Earth Day event Thursday
SANTA CRUZ—On Thursday, April 22, O’Neill Sea Odyssey and its partners will celebrate the 51st anniversary of Earth Day with a free virtual event...Annual writing contest now open to Santa Cruz County students
For the past two years, the Palo Alto Humane Society (PAHS) has held a writing contest for seventh and eighth graders in Santa Clara...New seasonal farmers market opens at Ramsay Park
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley is a thriving agricultural hub, surrounded by farms and fields growing food for people all over the world. But according to the...Bill bolstering wildfire protections for farmworkers advances
SACRAMENTO—A bill that would increase protections for California’s farmworkers during hazardous smoky conditions created by seasonal wildfires is making its way through the state...
- COVID-19
Aptos basketball programs quarantine due to Covid-19 test results
APTOS—The Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League high school basketball season got underway last week. But the Aptos High boys and girls programs will have...U.S. readies small-business grants as PPP nears end
The federal government is preparing to open two new industry-specific small-business relief programs, one of them months in the works, as its signature pandemic...Johnson & Johnson pause not expected to slow county’s vaccine efforts
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Though the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be delayed for an undetermined amount of time, the pause of the...Mass vaccine clinic hopes to reach Pajaro, Las Lomas residents
PAJARO—A mass vaccination clinic in Pajaro aimed at North Monterey County residents struggling to find the vaccine will go on as planned Friday, thanks...‘Vaccine passports’ emerge as the next coronavirus divide
WASHINGTON—Cathay Pacific Airways, convinced that digital proof of coronavirus vaccination will bring about the return of safe international travel, asked its pilots and crew...
- About Town
Farmer’s Market keeps ticking | About Town
I stopped by the watsonville Certified Farmers Market today, my first such visit in months. While I was glad to see the market up...A sunset scene | About Town
I covered a shooting in Santa Cruz yesterday by Dominican Hospital. Witnesses said it was a young Latino male. They said they heard three...Water levels low | About Town
I spoke with the National Weather Service today and a meteorologist told me that a long dry period was about to settle over our...Winter wonderland | About Town
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...Out to sea | About Town
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
Organic produce sales up 9%, tops $2B for the quarter
Total organic fresh produce sales for the first quarter of 2021 saw a continuation of last year’s growth, increasing by 9.3% from the same...New bill would provide $500M to agricultural fairs
SACRAMENTO—Earlier this month, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley), Representatives Billy Long (R-MO), Mike Levin (D-CA), and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced bipartisan legislation aiming to...U.S. readies small-business grants as PPP nears end
The federal government is preparing to open two new industry-specific small-business relief programs, one of them months in the works, as its signature pandemic...New ice cream shop to open in Aptos
APTOS—Sometime in the summer, Mid-County will have a new ice cream shop, a walk-up establishment near the heart of Aptos Village. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream—headquartered...Watsonville business owner harnesses the power of social media
When the pandemic first hit, many retail stores across the globe were forced to shut down their brick-and-mortar locations and transitioned to online shopping,...
- Opinion
A year without stages
Last month we observed the one-year anniversary of when Covid-19 brought all of our lives to a sudden halt. Personally, this year has been a...The virus isn’t done with us
As more people get their second shot of the Covid-19 vaccine, I’ve heard numerous reactions. Some say, “It was awful.” Others say, “I felt...Anti-Asian violence on the rise
With great sadness and anger, I am reading in the news about a surge in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) around...True & real community
Question: “When you look at humanity what surprises you most?” Answer: “Man, because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices...Acosta must resign
By Elaine Legorreta This is a call for the resignation of Georgia Acosta from the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees. One of...
- Announcements
Drop-off Donations – Today 3-5pm
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)...MESSAGE FROM YOUR CENTRAL COAST ACE HARDWARE OWNER, MANUEL RODRIGUES
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...A Message from John Skinner and CA Association of Realtors
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
Aptos basketball programs quarantine due to Covid-19 test results
APTOS—The Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League high school basketball season got underway last week. But the Aptos High boys and girls programs will have...Mariners cap season with unblemished record | HS football
SANTA CRUZ—Aptos High posted a 42-0 win against Santa Cruz High in a scrimmage at Memorial Field on April 16. The game was scheduled as...Catz retain the Belgard Kup | HS football
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High senior Josh Rocha stood on the sidelines with 40 seconds left in the game, watching every second tick away until the scoreboard...HS football: Mariners cruise to victory against Wildcatz
APTOS—The Aptos High football team is showing no signs of slowing down after rolling to its third straight victory Friday. The Mariners (3-0) routed Watsonville...PHOTOS: Practice makes perfect
The Monte Vista Christian baseball team hit the field on Thursday afternoon for a practice session led by Mustangs manager Don Keathley. Keathley and his...
- Nuestra Ciudad
La elegibilidad para vacunas se amplía el 1 de abril
Todos los adultos de California de 50 años o más serán elegibles para una vacuna a partir del 1 de abril, y todos los...¿Qué incluye el proyecto de ley de estímulo? Una guía para saber a qué se destinarán los 1,9 billones de dólares
WASHINGTON—El plan de estímulo económico de 1,9 billones de dólares del presidente Joe Biden tendría efectos de largo alcance en la sociedad ahora que...El condado de Santa Cruz pasa al nivel rojo
El Condado de Santa Cruz se está moviendo al nivel rojo del plan de reapertura Covid-19 del estado a partir del miércoles. Eso significa que...Estudiantes regresarán a clases después de las vacaciones de primavera
El miércoles, la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Pájaro (PVUSD, por sus siglas en inglés) allanó el camino para que...Centro de vacunación de Watsonville abierto
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...
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