Deal between city, PV Arts for Porter Building inches closer
WATSONVILLE—A deal between the City of Watsonville and Pajaro Valley Arts for the sale of the historic Porter Building cleared one of the few remaining hurdles on Monday afternoon.
The city approved a minor land division that will allow the century-old building at 280 Main...
County, cities agree to purchase encrypted emergency radio system
On Dec. 2, the Watsonville City Council approved a plan to join a countywide network of first responder agencies in a state-of-the-art emergency radio system.
On Tuesday, Santa Cruz County followed suit, agreeing to be a part of the Regional Interoperability Next Generation (RING) system,...
County supervisors wrap-up: nitrous oxide, changes at the Health Services Agency
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday passed an ordinance that would prohibit the sale of recreational nitrous oxide, and also made changes to lab services in the Health Services Agency.
The supervisors agreed to outsource the Health Services Agency’s (HSA) laboratory services...
LGBTQ resolution stirs controversy in PVUSD meeting
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Unified School District on Wednesday approved a resolution proclaiming October as LGBTQ+ History Month, a move that garnered unanimous approval from the board members in attendance and support from people at the meeting.
Trustee Jennifer Schacher, who worked to fly LGBTQ flags...
Classes continue at Cesar Chavez Middle after authorities determine threat is unsubstantiated
WATSONVILLE—Hours after school officials warned that a challenge posted on the social media site TikTok could prompt young people to call in fake bomb and gun threats to their schools, a school in Watsonville received just such a threat.
An anonymous message dated Dec. 17...
Watsonville man shot in attempted homicide
WATSONVILLE—A Watsonville man was shot early Monday morning in front of a home on the 100 block of Paseo Drive in Watsonville.
Watsonville Police Sgt. Brian Fulgoni said police received a call around 2am about some form of disturbance. Around that time police also received...
Man shot in Watsonville housing complex
WATSONVILLE—A man was shot in a housing complex off of Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville early Sunday afternoon.
Watsonville Police Department Sgt. Mish Radich said police were dispatched to a report of a shooting at the Stone Creek Apartments, 300 Bree Lane, around 1pm.
Officers found the...
Annieglass founder named artist of the year
WATSONVILLE—Annie Morhauser, whose Watsonville-based studio, Annieglass, has become a cornerstone of the Santa Cruz County arts community, has been named the 2022 Artist of the Year by the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission.
She has been making her glassware in Santa Cruz County since 1983....
Thousands flock to World’s Shortest Parade
The Fourth of July parade unfolded along a section of Soquel Drive Thursday, with 103 entries in what has been branded as the World’s Shortest Parade.
Briefs: Farm to Cafeteria Festival; Aromas Holiday Festival
Aromas Holiday Festival is Nov. 18-19
Aromas Hills Artisans is inviting the public to the Aromas Holiday Festival, taking place 10am-4pm Nov. 18-19 at the Aromas Grange, 400 Rose Ave.
This year’s show will include handmade artwork and creations, and artists will be present to show...
Walgreen to pay $6 million in price scanner and expired products...
Walgreens has agreed to pay $6 million to settle allegations it overcharged customers and sold expired products in California, including violations identified in Santa...
