Child riding scooter killed by car in Ben Lomond
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a collision that left a child dead in Ben Lomond on Sunday.
PVUSD trustees approve changes to art instruction
After delaying the discussion for two months, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved changes to the way its science and art programs are delivered in elementary school classrooms.
Under the proposal, which was presented in June by then-Superintendent Michelle...
Fireworks sales set to begin, enforcement steps up
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Law enforcement officials around the county are gearing up in an effort to keep illegal fireworks off the street this summer, as Fourth of July approaches and residents who have been cooped up for months look to blow off steam.
Enforcement has become...
Local teacher commended by state
WATSONVILLE—Chrislaine Pamphile Miller, who teaches middle school history at Mount Madonna School, was recently commended for her leadership and academic contributions to the Grade 6 Group of the California History-Social Science Project (CHSSP).
“Chrislaine was not only a thoughtful and energetic participant in the Grade...
PHOTO: Mosaic grows on downtown Watsonville parking garage
The latest addition to the exterior walls of the six-story Civic Plaza parking garage on Rodriguez Street has been completed. The new installation features 30 colorful panels depicting early immigrants to the Pajaro Valley, including Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Irish, African American and others. A...
PHOTO: Watsonville Community Band celebrates 72 years
The Watsonville Community Band celebrated its 72nd anniversary recently with a birthday cake.
Pride in school runs high for leading Pajaro Valley High seniors
WATSONVILLE—Leaders of this year’s 274 Pajaro Valley High School seniors say the class of 2020 will be remembered for its unwavering school pride and its crazed support of athletics.
Dennar Ocampo and Natalia Arroyo were at the forefront of both.
“A lot of people would say,...
PVUSD to slash elementary assistant principals
When the 2026-27 school year begins in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, all 17 elementary schools will be without assistant principals.
The positions, also referred to as academic coordinators, play an essential role at elementary schools, often handling behavioral issues and other student-centered concerns,...
Watsonville man celebrates 100th birthday
Robert Lyons Sr. celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday at his family home, 50 Beverly Drive in Watsonville, where he has lived for 65 years.
MVC hires experienced coach Joe Sturdivant, 40, to lead football program
Monte Vista Christian School on Tuesday announced it hired 40-year-old Joe Sturdivant as the new head football coach just in time for the upcoming...
