K&D Landscaping earns top honors
                    K&D Landscaping Inc. of Watsonville took home a number of awards at the annual California Landscape Contractors Association Convention in San Diego on Nov. 12.                
                
            A taste of the Pajaro Valley | Brew Tour
                    
The Pajaro Valley is best known for its agriculture but its craft brew scene is also starting to demand some attention. This short but strong list of breweries and taprooms around the Watsonville area are key stops on anyone’s tour through California’s bountiful brew...                
                
            The Farm House opening in Watsonville
                    
WATSONVILLE—If Dino Saavedra had it his way, he would open his new Watsonville restaurant this weekend.
“My dad just wants to start cooking already,” Saavedra’s daughter, Andrea Saavedra, said. “I think we’re all excited to open up.”
Dino and Andrea Saavedra will have to keep a...                
                
            Capitola Olive Garden aims for Dec. 17 opening
                    Final touches are underway at the Olive Garden Italian Kitchen restaurant, the first such location for the chain business in Santa Cruz County.                
                
            Historic Mansion House vacant after New China Buffet closes
                    
WATSONVILLE—The historic Mansion House in downtown Watsonville is searching for a new, hip tenant.
The New China Buffet permanently closed its doors at the end of 2019 and the Tufo family is looking to fill the 3,800-square-foot space at 420 Main St. with a new...                
                
            Nonprofit gets national stage
                    Digital NEST earned national attention this month when it was named the featured charity for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, one of golf’s most watched events.                
                
            Granite Construction celebrates 100 years
                    
WATSONVILLE—It has been one century since Granite Construction was founded,  and since then it has become a construction juggernaut, with subsidiaries throughout the U.S. and projects that include dams, interstate highways, airport runways and skyscrapers.
The company celebrated its centennial birthday on June 23 at...                
                
            Business Showcase returns to Aptos
                    Food, gadgets, cars, safety demonstrations and more will all be under one roof, and out in the parking lot, during the annual Business Showcase.                
                
            Santa Cruz Balsamics continues to grow
                    
Owner works from Watsonville’s El Pajaro CDC
For Kim Tush, the best part of her job is being able to work on her feet.
Just a few years ago, Tush was paralyzed after a surgery complication. Following her recovery, she decided to take a big step—literally...                
                
            Photo story: A Dia de los Muertos celebration
                
Dancers from Estrellas de Esperanza prepare to take the stage in Watsonville during the Calle Libres and Dia de Los Muertos event Sunday. Music,...            
            
        






















