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July 11, 2020

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  - All About Town COVID-19
    
    Local News
    
    San Jose man arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Santa Cruz Mountains
    
    Todd Guild | July 10, 2020
    
    SAN JOSE—Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies on Thursday arrested a San Jose man suspected of a fatal shooting that occurred on June...
    
    Local News
    
    Watsonville police warn of ‘virtual kidnapping’ scam
    
    Todd Guild | July 10, 2020
    
    WATSONVILLE—Watsonville Police are warning the public about the increasing prevalence of virtual kidnapping scams, in which callers claim to have kidnapped a...
    
    About Town
    
    Work continues on Watsonville High cafeteria
    
    Tarmo Hannula | July 10, 2020
    
    Work continues on the major rebuild of the Watsonville High cafeteria and multipurpose room. •
    
    COVID-19
    
    Evictions rise in first month without moratorium
    
    Tony Nuñez | July 10, 2020
    
    WATSONVILLE—Tenant advocates saw a modest increase in eviction notices in June, the month immediately following the Watsonville City Council’s decision to allow...
- COVID-19
  - COVID-19
    
    Evictions rise in first month without moratorium
    
    Tony Nuñez | July 10, 2020
    
    WATSONVILLE—Tenant advocates saw a modest increase in eviction notices in June, the month immediately following the Watsonville City Council’s decision to allow...
    
    COVID-19
    
    PVUSD delays decision on school opening plan
    
    Todd Guild | July 9, 2020
    
    WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously voted to delay a decision on how to resume classes...
    
    COVID-19
    
    Bus operators push back on METRO’s rider increase
    
    Tarmo Hannula | July 9, 2020
    
    SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Santa Cruz METRO has increased its passenger capacity by 50% in an effort to accommodate more riders, but that decision...
    
    COVID-19
    
    Santa Cruz County’s Covid-19 cases see steady rise
    
    Tony Nuñez | July 7, 2020
    
    SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Santa Cruz County health officials identified 37 new Covid-19 cases—the county’s largest single-day jump since the virus started its spread—on...
    
    COVID-19
    
    Gov. Newsom calls for Monterey County restaurants to close indoor dining
    
    Tony Nuñez | July 6, 2020
    
    MONTEREY COUNTY—Businesses across the Pajaro River Bridge were dealt another tough blow this week, as Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday called for...
- About Town
  - About Town
    
    Work continues on Watsonville High cafeteria
    
    Tarmo Hannula | July 10, 2020
    
    Work continues on the major rebuild of the Watsonville High cafeteria and multipurpose room. •
    
    About Town
    
    Safety first | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula | July 8, 2020
    
    Bright green bike lanes continue to be painted on streets around Watsonville as an effort to further ensure safety for bicyclists in...
    
    About Town
    
    Crowds flock to beaches | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula | July 7, 2020
    
    Masks and social distancing: these are the chief issues of the day, according to scores of medical experts, as to how we...
    
    About Town
    
    Streets open as cases rise | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula | July 1, 2020
    
    Officials in Monterey County have canceled the Monterey County Fair this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. The event was special this...
    
    About Town
    
    On the move | About Town
    
    Tarmo Hannula | June 26, 2020
    
    A massive Saraha Desert dust cloud has worked its way from Africa, across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States, turning blue...
- Business
  - Business
    
    Paycheck Protection Program again under scrutiny after list of recipients released
    
    Tony Nuñez | July 7, 2020
    
    The half-trillion-dollar loan program advertised as a lifesaver for the country’s struggling small businesses is again under fire after the Small Business...
    
    Business
    
    Central Coast untouched in Newsom’s clampdown on bars, restaurants
    
    Todd Guild | July 1, 2020
    
    SACRAMENTO—California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered bars and restaurants in 19 counties to close their indoor dining options for at least...
    
    Business
    
    Return to recycling produces long lines in Watsonville
    
    Tarmo Hannula | June 30, 2020
    
    WATSONVILLE—A huge line of vehicles is almost constant now in front of A&S Metals on West Beach Street. It’s...
    
    Business
    
    Santa Cruz METRO driver shares his ‘love’ for the job
    
    Tony Nuñez | May 28, 2020
    
    WATSONVILLE—In November Uriel Mendoza of Watsonville will mark 21 years of being a bus driver for Santa Cruz METRO.
    
    Business
    
    Pier 1 to close all stores
    
    Todd Guild | May 22, 2020
    
    CAPITOLA—Pier 1 Imports announced Tuesday that it will close all 540 of its stores nationwide, sell its inventory and liquidate its assets.
- Opinion
  - Opinion
    
    No greater love
    
    Staff Report | July 3, 2020
    
    Memo from Pastor Rene This summer our nation is reeling at the horrific police brutality on display in...
    
    Opinion
    
    Independence Sunday
    
    Staff Report | July 3, 2020
    
    Memo from Rev. Mathews-Johnson While I was growing up, whenever we moved—which was often in those days because...
    
    Opinion
    
    Looking within during trying times
    
    Staff Report | July 3, 2020
    
    MEMO FROM REV. SHINSEKI “It is wrong to think that misfortunes come from the east or from the west;...
    
    Opinion
    
    Parks and recreation update
    
    Staff Report | June 26, 2020
    
    By Rebecca J. Garcia, Watsonville Mayor All my grandchildren learned to swim through the Watsonville summer aquatics program. They went...
    
    Opinion
    
    A plea for cyclists
    
    Staff Report | June 19, 2020
    
    A plea for cyclists This message is asking drivers to please consider the safety of cyclists in our communities....
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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
- Local News
  
  Local coaches react to school district’s rules for summer conditioning
  
  Juan Reyes | July 2, 2020
  
  WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley Unified School District announced last week that student-athletes will be allowed to participate in athletic conditioning and workouts starting Monday.
  
  Local News
  
  School athletics can begin conditioning
  
  Juan Reyes | July 2, 2020
  
  WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Unified School District came one step closer to bring back athletics for its students by releasing a set of...
  
  Local News
  
  Cabrillo football program suspends operations for two years
  
  Juan Reyes | May 14, 2020
  
  It’ll be a few years before fans will see any action from the Cabrillo College football team. The community...
  
  Sports
  
  Girls soccer: Castillo brings home PCAL-Santa Lucia MVP, first team awards
  
  Juan Reyes | March 27, 2020
  
  WATSONVILLE–The Pajaro Valley High girls’ soccer team had what was arguably the program’s best season to date. They won...
  
  COVID-19
  
  Coronavirus: Local athletes affected by Olympic postponement
  
  Juan Reyes | March 24, 2020
  
  The sports world took a major hit Tuesday as the International Olympic Committee announced it will postpone this year’s summer games.
Nuestra Ciudad
- Nuestra Ciudad
  
  Dónde obtener una prueba de Covid-19 en Watsonville
  
  Staff Report | July 1, 2020
  
  Los funcionarios de salud han dicho que las pruebas son un factor esencial en la batalla contra el nuevo coronavirus, y con...
  
  Nuestra Ciudad
  
  Policía de Watsonville aumenta su campaña contra los fuegos artificiales ilegales
  
  Staff Report | June 30, 2020
  
  WATSONVILLE—La Policía de Watsonville se está preparando para mantener los fuegos artificiales ilegales fuera de la calle este 4 de Julio.
  
  Nuestra Ciudad
  
  Las restricciones de playa del Condado de Santa Cruz terminan
  
  Tony Nuñez | June 26, 2020
  
  SANTA CRUZ—Diciendo que "la gente ya no estaba dispuesta a ser gobernada," Gail Newel, Oficial de Salud del Condado de Santa Cruz,...
  
  Nuestra Ciudad
  
  PVUSD quiere escuchar opiniones, preguntas sobre su plan para reabrir escuelas
  
  Tony Nuñez | June 19, 2020
  
  WATSONVILLE—Estudiantes que no pueden regresar a clases cuando la escuela comienza el 14 de Agosto debido a restricciones de Covid-19 asistirán a...
  
  Nuestra Ciudad
  
  Funcionarios dan consejos para disminuir el riesgo de contraer Covid-19 en reuniones
  
  Tony Nuñez | June 19, 2020
  
  WATSONVILLE—Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) actualizaron el Lunes sus recomendaciones para...
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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.

Las restricciones de playa del Condado de Santa Cruz terminan

Tony Nuñez | June 26, 2020

Watsonville covid-19

Watsonville hit hardest by Covid-19

Tony Nuñez | June 26, 2020

Santa Cruz beaches

Santa Cruz County’s beach restrictions lifted

Tony Nuñez | June 25, 2020

watsonville affordable housing project Midpen

Large Watsonville affordable housing project moves forward

Tony Nuñez | June 25, 2020

watsonville budget

Council passes budget as community calls for cuts to police

Tony Nuñez | June 24, 2020

Watsonville coronavirus

Santa Cruz County Covid-19 cases see largest single-day jump to date

Tony Nuñez | June 23, 2020

PVUSD covid-19 fall

PVUSD quiere escuchar opiniones, preguntas sobre su plan para reabrir escuelas

Tony Nuñez | June 19, 2020

covid-19 father's day

Funcionarios dan consejos para disminuir el riesgo de contraer Covid-19 en...

Tony Nuñez | June 19, 2020

covid-19 father's day

Officials hope guidelines slow virus’ spread on Father’s Day

Tony Nuñez | June 18, 2020

pajaro valley community health trust sports programs

PV Health Trust commits to funding city’s youth sports programs

Tony Nuñez | June 18, 2020

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ARTS & CULTURE

Close up | Photo Gallery

Staff Report | July 9, 2020

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

Ever popular Kung Pao Chicken | The Mixing Bowl

July 9, 2020

The quirky Fourth celebrations of Watsonville past that could return

July 3, 2020

Order up | Restaurant Guide

July 2, 2020

Pistachio cookies | The Mixing Bowl

July 2, 2020

Albaro Amaral

San Jose man arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Santa Cruz Mountains

Todd Guild | July 10, 2020

Watsonville police warn of ‘virtual kidnapping’ scam

July 10, 2020

Work continues on Watsonville High cafeteria

July 10, 2020

Evictions rise in first month without moratorium

July 10, 2020

Watsonville City employee arrested for sex crimes

July 10, 2020