County issues ‘plea’ for Pajaro levee repairs
County of Monterey officials sent a letter to federal representatives Wednesday questioning the delays in repairs to two breaches along the Pajaro River levee.
The letter, sent on behalf of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and signed by Supervisor Luis Alejo, noted that the...
Watsonville, Capitola city council meetings assailed by ‘Zoom bombs’
The Watsonville City Council will stop allowing virtual comments during its public meetings for the rest of the year after it received two anonymous calls filled with racist language and expletives during the Oct. 24 meeting.
Both were from anonymous callers, one insulting Jewish people...
Suspects arrested for organized theft ring in two counties
CAPITOLA—Two people were arrested Monday night on 41st Avenue on suspicion of running a rampant theft ring.
Ashley Keehn, spokeswoman for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, said deputies spotted a vehicle at CVS on 41st Avenue that was suspected to be involved in an...
Briefs: First United Methodist Church’s 170th; Soroptimist Fall Fantasy fundraiser
First United Methodist Church celebrating 170th
Watsonville First United Methodist Church is celebrating 170 years on Oct. 22. A church service and luncheon will mark the occasion.
The congregation was established when Rev. D.A. Dryden conducted a marriage ceremony on the banks of the Pajaro River...
Nonprofit health providers celebrate 100th day in new facilities
Santa Cruz Community Health (SCCH) and Dientes Community Dental recently celebrated their 100th day of care at their new facilities on Capitola Road.
This duo joined forces to provide a comprehensive range of health services to low-income patients on a new 3.7-acre health and housing...
Newsom signs bill to fast-track Pajaro Levee work
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation that will expedite the reconstruction of the Pajaro River Levee, moving construction start and completion time years earlier than anticipated.
Assembly Bill 876 fast-tracks the work by exempting the project from certain local environmental laws and regulations under...
Watsonville Police search for suspect in Monday night homicide
UPDATE, AUG. 9: Watsonville murder suspect arrested after standoff
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Watsonville Police are looking for a suspect after a man was shot to death Monday night on the 100 block of West Beach Street.
At about 8:45pm, officers responded to the area for reports of a...
Annual luncheon celebrates National Agriculture Day
More than 200 tickets were sold for the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon held April 26 in the Heritage Hall at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville.
The annual event is coordinated by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau and the educational organization, Agri-Culture.
At...
Man shot, killed in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE—A man was shot and killed in Watsonville Saturday evening.
Watsonville Police said that around 6pm officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Rodriguez and Main streets where they found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
He was taken...
National group urges flood control funding formula changes
The National Association of Counties (NACo) on July 21 voted unanimously to urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) to change the way it funds flood control projects for economically disadvantaged communities.
Currently, the ACOE uses a 1:1 benefit-cost ratio when figuring the feasibility...
PV’s Lara-Alvarez named Santa Lucia’s top player | All-PCAL football
In 2024, Pajaro Valley senior Benito Lara-Alvarez was primarily on the defensive side of the ball for the Grizzlies.
Prior to the start of this...
