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Lighting the way to resilience, honor

Several people gathered in a large meeting room at Watsonville Public Library recently, where they delved into the cultural significance of Japanese paper lanterns,...

Work on E. Lake Ave./Holohan Rd. intersection expected to wrap up...

Work continues on roadway and signal improvements at the intersection of Holohan Road and East Lake Avenue (Hwy 152). The job is part of...

Coalition sues Monterey Ag Commissioner, Department of Pesticide Regulation

A group of educators, union officials and pesticide reform advocates have sued the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner,...

Longtime butcher opens new shop

After working as a manager at Freedom Meat Lockers for nearly three decades, William Panis was ready to set off on his own. His new...

The circus comes to town

The Circus has come to town, this time at Ramsay Park on Main Street in Watsonville.  Circus Royal Spectacular—out of Las Vegas—rolled into town Tuesday,...

Highlighting student talent

Art instructors from 16 schools in Pajaro Valley Unified School District hung more than 400 pieces of student artwork in the Civic Plaza Building...

Exploring directions for Watsonville’s homeless population

A special joint council meeting Saturday brought together Watsonville City Council, City Manager Rene Mendez, other city and county leaders and the public for...

Honoring community service

On March 28, local artist Judy Stabile was among seven people who were honored for community service during the annual Cesar Chavez Awards ceremony. Stabile,...

Cactus and Succulent Show coming to Watsonville

The Monterey Bay Cactus and  Succulent Society will hold its annual Spring Show and Sale April 12-14 in Watsonville. Attendees can learn from seasoned plant...
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Melendrez pleads not guilty in Larkin Valley Road death

A Watsonville man pleaded not guilty in Santa Cruz Superior Court Wednesday to the slaying of 39-year-old Christopher Fagon. Alvaro Melendrez, 42, remains in County...

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