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PV Pride to host fundraiser picnic

Pajaro Valley Pride will hold its “Empowering our Future Picnic Fundraiser” on Saturday.

Salinas Police officer killed in line of duty

Salinas police officer killed
SALINAS—A Salinas Police Department officer was shot and killed on Feb. 25 during a traffic stop, and a suspect has been arrested. Salinas Chief of Police Roberto Filice said that around 10:45pm Officer Jorge David Alvarado, Jr. made a traffic stop on Griffin Street at...

Activism through art

A series of exhibits and events, highlighting local artists and their role in activism and social change, will soon kick off in Santa Cruz.

New DNA lab will save money, expedite cases

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's forensic team members receive an award for their new $1.8 million DNA lab.
For years, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office’s sciences lab has been analyzing crime scene evidence: data from cell phones and computers, tire tread marks and fingerprints, just to name a few. But analyzing DNA evidence—a field that takes not only a science background and...

Try This | Sept. 13, 2019

A weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like.

California set to extend eviction protections

california evictions
California renters teetering on the edge of homelessness may now be able to breathe a small sigh of relief as lawmakers move forward a last-minute deal extending eviction protections through Sept. 30. “Even though our state has reopened, hundreds of thousands of Californians are grappling...

Community briefs, March 31: JACL accepting scholarship applications

Community briefs, March 31, 2018

Community briefs, April 25

Community briefs, April 25, 2017

Dream becomes a reality: PV High unveils new sports complex

WATSONVILLE—Just after a small cadre of school district officials cut a ceremonial ribbon at Pajaro Valley High School’s gleaming new sports field on Friday afternoon, a group of student-athletes took to the track, running a lap while onlookers cheered. This simple athletic act was both...

Pajaro Valley Chamber honors 2022 awardees at annual gala

Lowell and Wendy Hurst
WATSONVILLE—When asked how he and his wife got their start in education, Lowell Hurst responded with a modest, self-deprecating answer synonymous with the longtime politician and educator. “Some people suggested, well, ‘Wendy, you’re bilingual, you’ve got a teaching credential, and, Lowell, we’re really not sure...
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Late heroics help ‘Catz boys squad edge Independence | CCS basketball...

Ahmi Martin has been the main ball distributor as a point guard for the Watsonville High boys’ basketball team throughout the 2025-26 winter season. The...