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November 30, 2020

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  - All About Town COVID-19
    
    Local News
    
    State Supreme Court to decide on juvenile justice law
    
    Todd Guild | November 30, 2020
    
    SAN FRANCISCO—The family of an 8-year-old girl who was allegedly raped, tortured and murdered by a 15-year-old suspect is urging the California...
    
    Local News
    
    Two arrested in connection with suspected Las Lomas murder
    
    Todd Guild | November 30, 2020
    
    MONTEREY COUNTY—Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies on Saturday arrested two brothers at a residence in the unincorporated area of Las Lomas after a...
    
    About Town
    
    Masked music | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula | November 30, 2020
    
    Musician Eric Schowacherg was out performing a string of popular Holiday tunes on his violin in downtown Santa Cruz, over the weekend.
    
    Local News
    
    Watsonville man dies in solo-vehicle crash
    
    Tarmo Hannula | November 30, 2020
    
    WATSONVILLE—A Watsonville man died early Friday morning in a solo-vehicle crash on Amesti Road. California Highway Patrol officer Sam...
- COVID-19
  - COVID-19
    
    Youth N.O.W. in need of donations to stay afloat
    
    Tony Nuñez | November 25, 2020
    
    WATSONVILLE—For 10 years, Youth N.O.W. has tutored and empowered hundreds of students throughout the Pajaro Valley, providing an essential outlet for those...
    
    COVID-19
    
    Family of Covid-19 victim suing Watsonville nursing home after deadly outbreak
    
    Todd Guild | November 23, 2020
    
    WATSONVILLE—A family of a man who died from Covid-19 at Watsonville Post Acute Center (WPAC) has sued the facility.
    
    COVID-19
    
    Large donation brings Food Bank closer to goal
    
    Todd Guild | November 23, 2020
    
    APTOS—Two weeks before the Thanksgiving holiday rolled around, Twin Lakes Church Pastor Rene Schlaepfer and Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) CEO Willy...
    
    COVID-19
    
    Gov. Newsom announces month-long curfew for non-essential businesses
    
    Tony Nuñez | November 19, 2020
    
    Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced that starting Saturday all non-essential businesses, travel and gatherings will be subject to a month-long curfew.
    
    COVID-19
    
    PVUSD’s back-to-school plan shelved, for now
    
    Todd Guild | November 19, 2020
    
    WATSONVILLE—After Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday moved most counties in California into the “Widespread” or purple tier of Covid-19 restrictions—saying he was...
- About Town
  - About Town
    
    Masked music | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula | November 30, 2020
    
    Musician Eric Schowacherg was out performing a string of popular Holiday tunes on his violin in downtown Santa Cruz, over the weekend.
    
    About Town
    
    Work continues on PV field
    
    Tarmo Hannula | November 25, 2020
    
    While the artificial turf has been rolled out at Pajaro Valley High's new athletic field, work continues on the overall project.
    
    About Town
    
    Mountain lion wanders into Capitola neighborhood
    
    Tarmo Hannula | November 17, 2020
    
    A 90-pound mountain lion is sedated and has a head wrap as officials prepare to deliver the animal back to the...
    
    About Town
    
    Rail Trail construction continues | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula | November 11, 2020
    
    Work continues on the new Rail Trail system, a network of bike and pedestrian paths along the old train rail that will...
    
    About Town
    
    Chilly temps hit coast | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula | November 10, 2020
    
    Temperatures plunged into the low 30s Sunday night and into Monday morning. When I walked out onto my front yard early Monday...
- Business
  - Business
    
    Church Christmas Tree Farms open for business
    
    Johanna Miller | November 27, 2020
    
    ROYAL OAKS—Last year, Church Christmas Tree Farms celebrated its 60th year. The family-owned business, now run by Glenn Church and his two...
    
    Business
    
    Four Winds Growers sees uptick in sales during pandemic
    
    Johanna Miller | November 20, 2020
    
    Four Winds Growers, a fourth-generation, family-run business in Watsonville specializing in citrus trees, has seen major growth in sales since the...
    
    Business
    
    Council approves parklet pilot program
    
    Tony Nuñez | November 11, 2020
    
    WATSONVILLE—With the Covid-19 pandemic—and the restrictions on businesses that have come with it—sticking around for the foreseeable future, the City of Watsonville...
    
    Business
    
    Regulations could pinch crab fishermen
    
    Todd Guild | October 29, 2020
    
    MOSS LANDING—As commercial crab fishermen prepare for the season to begin on Nov. 1, they are also grappling with a strict set...
    
    Business
    
    Community voices support for PV Arts Porter Building pitch
    
    Tony Nuñez | October 28, 2020
    
    WATSONVILLE—More than two dozen community members at Tuesday night’s Watsonville City Council meeting showed resounding support for the Pajaro Valley Arts Council’s...
- Opinion
  - Opinion
    
    Thanksgiving 2020: The commonplace, remarkable & lunatics
    
    Staff Report | November 25, 2020
    
    Memo from Rev. Mathews-Johnson I’ve read that Mark Twain once categorized people into three groups: commonplace, remarkable and...
    
    Opinion
    
    Celebrating holidays with our elders
    
    Staff Report | November 25, 2020
    
    Reaching out to an older friend, a parent or a grandparent is never more meaningful than during the holiday season. It warms...
    
    Opinion
    
    It’s time for Watsonville to denounce white supremacy
    
    Staff Report | November 25, 2020
    
    By Frances Salgado-Chavez Racism didn’t end with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I have a dream’ speech in...
    
    Opinion
    
    Commission decision is a ‘disgrace’
    
    Staff Report | November 20, 2020
    
    I was absolutely shocked to read that the Watsonville Parks and Recreation Commission recommended the removal of the George Washington bust from...
    
    Opinion
    
    We must persist
    
    Staff Report | November 20, 2020
    
    In light of the alarming spread of the novel coronavirus that is hammering our beloved nation, we must do our part to...
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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...
    
    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...
    
    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...
Sports
- COVID-19
  
  PV United creates Covid-19 policy for youth sports
  
  Juan Reyes | October 15, 2020
  
  WATSONVILLE–A typical day of soccer camp for Miranda Mathiesen is passing the ball back and forth to her teammates, followed by some...
  
  COVID-19
  
  SC Warriors donate masks to Loaves and Fishes
  
  Juan Reyes | October 13, 2020
  
  WATSONVILLE—The Santa Cruz Warriors’ season ended more than seven months ago—it was cut short due to the Covid-19 pandemic—but the NBA G...
  
  Sports
  
  Jubenal Rodriguez steps down as football coach at MVC
  
  Juan Reyes | September 4, 2020
  
  WATSONVILLE – After two successful seasons with the Monte Vista Christain football team, Jubenal Rodriguez is stepping down as head coach of...
  
  Sports
  
  Covid-19 restrictions keeping stands silent, empty at roaring Ocean Speedway
  
  Juan Reyes | August 13, 2020
  
  WATSONVILLE—Ryan Winter had a decent night at Watsonville’s Ocean Speedway racetrack as he placed second in the South Bay Dwarf Car main...
  
  COVID-19
  
  Local high school sports pushed to December
  
  Juan Reyes | July 23, 2020
  
  CENTRAL COAST—The Central Coast Section, the local governing body for schools stretching from San Francisco along the coast to King City, this...
Nuestra Ciudad
- 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...
  
  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”...
  
  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...
  
  Local News
  
  El Condado proporciona más subvenciones para negocios pequeños
  
  Tony Nuñez | September 30, 2020
  
  El Condado de Santa Cruz está aceptando solicitudes para la segunda ronda de subvenciones del Programa de Recuperación Cares del Condado de...
  
  Nuestra Ciudad
  
  La distribución de alimentos de PVUSD se extiende hasta el semestre de otoño
  
  Staff Report | September 22, 2020
  
  WATSONVILLE—El Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Pájaro (PVUSD, por sus siglas en Inglés) ha extendido su programa de desayuno y almuerzo...
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Managing Editor Tony Nuñez is a longtime member of the Watsonville community who served as Sports Editor for five years before entering his current role in 2019. A Watsonville High, Cabrillo College and San Jose State University alumnus, he covers the city, business, housing, entertainment and more.

Youth Now

Youth N.O.W. in need of donations to stay afloat

Tony Nuñez | November 25, 2020

Digital NEST Gilroy

Digital NEST expanding to Gilroy

Tony Nuñez | November 23, 2020

DACA recipients watsonville

Biden’s election brings DACA recipients new ‘hope’

Tony Nuñez | November 20, 2020

Watsonville coronavirus

Gov. Newsom announces month-long curfew for non-essential businesses

Tony Nuñez | November 19, 2020

Ramsay Park skatepark watsonville

Skaters asking for apology after unintended destruction of ramps

Tony Nuñez | November 18, 2020

Honoring Veterans Day

Tony Nuñez | November 13, 2020

Watsonville covid-19

City using more than $320k for emergency housing assistance

Tony Nuñez | November 11, 2020

parklets

Council approves parklet pilot program

Tony Nuñez | November 11, 2020

Porter Building watsonville

Watsonville City Council to decide Porter Building’s fate

Tony Nuñez | November 9, 2020

Watsonville City council

Dutra wins mayorship, Gonzalez holds off newcomer in District 2

Tony Nuñez | November 9, 2020

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ARTS & CULTURE

A slippery slide | Photo Gallery

Staff Report | November 25, 2020

Do you have a recent photograph you’d like to share? Send it to us for consideration by emailing it to [email protected] or mailing it...

Driveway Rules Marc Sander

Author explores undiagnosed Asperger’s in ‘The Driveway Rules’

November 24, 2020

Cabrillo Gallery holds annual fundraising exhibit

November 20, 2020

Ballet theater filming virtual ‘Nutcracker’ performance

November 19, 2020

Changing weather | Photo Gallery

November 19, 2020

AJ Gonzalez court 5-17

State Supreme Court to decide on juvenile justice law

Todd Guild | November 30, 2020

Two arrested in connection with suspected Las Lomas murder

November 30, 2020

Masked music | About Town

November 30, 2020

Watsonville man dies in solo-vehicle crash

November 30, 2020

Church Christmas Tree Farms open for business

November 27, 2020