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Measure E, the temporary half-cent sales tax on non-essential goods is in the lead with 59.4% as of Thursday at 6pm, with 48.3% of votes counted according to the Santa Cruz County Elections Department. The measure is a countywide tax that would generate revenue for...

This story was updated at 6pm on Thursday, Nov. 5. The next update is Friday, Nov. 6 at 4pm. Two Watsonville City Council races remained too close to call Thursday night, with incumbent Casey Clark falling behind opponent Ángel Zúñiga in District 5, and Ed...

Eriberto Estrada, who graduated from Pajaro Valley High School this year, holds a commanding lead over incumbent Daniel Dodge in the race for Pajaro Valley Unified school board area 4 trustee.  As of 10:25pm on Tuesday, Estrada had 65.9% of the vote, with 833 votes,...

Measure E: Ahead with 59% The half-cent sales tax on nonessential goods that supporters say could raise $27 million annually for services affected by federal cuts is in the lead as of 8:45pm, with 35% of ballots counted. Of those who voted, 59% supported Measure...

Hundreds of students, local officials and former NFL players gathered at Pajaro Middle School Monday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a $4.5 million project that will transform the school’s athletic fields. The Nov. 2 ceremony included students from Pajaro Middle School and flag football players...

COSTUME NIGHT More than 15,000 people attended a massive Halloween party in downtown Santa Cruz Saturday. Music, costumes, dancing, food and more filled out the free open street event. Santa Cruz Police said The Santa Cruz Police the festivities took place without significant incidents...

Mariachi Juvenil performs Sunday during the annual Calles Libres—Día de los Muertos in downtown Watsonville. Thousands of people showed up for the four-hour event that was centered at Callaghan Park and unfolded along a closed off Brennan Street. Live music, food, information booths, colorful...

A Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustee is facing criticism after he left the dais during a board meeting Wednesday, photographed three teachers in the audience and posted the image on Facebook, accusing them of engaging in “shady tactics” in his reelection campaign. Trustee Daniel...

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday took the first step toward selecting a new superintendent, agreeing to hold a special meeting Nov. 9 or 10 to discuss how the search will proceed. The board approved the plan 6-0-1, with Trustee...