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WHS standout heads to Stanford

Watsonville High School senior Acuzena Sandoval had her pick of colleges — from several UC campuses to the Ivy League. She chose Stanford. The decision capped...
A wedding dress, worn by Marty Silliman Edrington, is part of an ensemble from the 1890’s is part of a new exhibit at the Pajaro Valley Historical Association that showcases bridal attire from 1890 to 1990.

Wedding dresses over the years

One hundred years of wedding dresses from local women, spanning each decade between 1890 to 1990, are now on display at the Pajaro Valley...
This Pacific Gas and Electric substation at the end of Minto Road in Watsonville is a proposed site for a new Battery Energy Storage System.

New Leaf Energy may seek state approval for Minto Road BESS...

New Leaf Energy, the company proposing a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility for Minto Road in Watsonville, has submitted a pre-application to the...

Man found with illegal gun

A Watsonville man was arrested for possession an illegal gun early Sunday morning following a traffic stop by the California Highway Patrol. CHP officer Israel...

Photo story: One injured in head-on crash

Emergency officials deal with a two-vehicle crash Wednesday on the 2500 block of Freedom Boulevard. The California Highway Patrol said the male driver of...
Watsonville Mayor Kristal Salcido (center with scissors) cuts the ribbon for the completion of a 2 million gallon water storage tank Monday on Burchell Avenue while joined by a cast of city officials.

Great things in store for massive new water tank

Watsonville’s newest water infrastructure project is a giant storage tank—a behemoth that stands 35 feet tall, holds 2 million gallons and is expected to...
Around 600 people join the No Kings protest against President Trump Saturday in Watsonville Plaza along with thousands of others around the nation. From people in strollers to those in wheelchairs and on walkers, people waved signs and chanted "No Trump, No ICE" and "No War with Iran" during the two-hour event organized by Indivisible Pajaro Valley.

Photo Story: No Kings rallies take place throughout Santa Cruz County,...

Santa Cruz County was one of more than 3,000 locations across the U.S. where thousands of people staged rallies opposing President Donald Trump. It...
A crew from Granite Construction works on Reach 6 of the Pajaro River at Watsonville Project along Corralitos Creek. (

Levee work underway

Construction is underway on a long-anticipated flood control project in the Pajaro Valley, even as state lawmakers push new legislation aimed at speeding up...
Drama students at Pajaro Valley High School work through a rehearsal of “"Zoot Suit"” Monday.

Pajaro Valley High to stage ‘Zoot Suit’

The play “Zoot Suit” made its first appearance on Aug. 17, 1978, at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.It was a watershed moment,...

No Kings Protest set for March 28

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. That’s the message for the No Kings protest Saturday in Watsonville Plaza and around the nation. “We’re not watching...
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Aptos’ Ella Porter makes debut in professional flag football league

Aptos High senior Ella Porter trained for seven days a week on her craft as the quarterback for the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League...

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