Vision for the community
Dozens of people came to Community Bridges’ downtown location Sunday, where they received a free eye exam and, if needed, a pair of prescription glasses.
This included an onsite mobile RV that made the glasses onsite.
The exams—which organizers estimate at $400-$500—came thanks to VSP Vision,...
Sarah Ryan named Capitola’s first female police chief
The City of Capitola announced Friday that Capt. Sarah Ryan has been named the next Police Chief.
She will be succeeding Chief Andy Dally, who is retiring Nov. 24 after 29 years with the city.
“Ryan brings two decades of dedicated service to the community to...
City Council approves two new low-income housing developments
The Watsonville City Council on Oct. 22 unanimously approved two new low-income housing developments that will add 18 units to the city and give some families a chance at home ownership.
The developments at 36 Airport Road and Evan Court—both properties are near each other...
Photo story: Plein Air returns to Capitola
LOCAL ART Waverly Liu works on a watercolor painting of the Stockton Bridge in Capitola Wednesday morning. She joined 40 area artists as part of the annual Capitola Plein Air; Artists Paint the Town. From Oct. 21-26 artists fan out around the village to...
Contagious diseases force temporary closure of Watsonville Animal Shelter
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter in Watsonville at 580 Airport Blvd. will be closed to the public until at least Oct. 29 after doctors diagnosed cases of canine parvovirus and feline panleukopenia.
Both diseases are highly contagious and can be deadly.
Shelter veterinarian Maris Brenn-White...
PVUSD Board appoints new trustee
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Monday appointed Misty Navarro to fill the Trustee VII seat vacated in September by Jennifer Holm.
Navarro is an emergency room physician at Salinas Valley Health Medical Center. She lives in Aptos and has children...
Mid-day fire chars two acres
A wildland fire broke out in trees and brush flanking northbound Highway 1 north of Buena Vista Drive Monday in Watsonville.
The 1pm blaze sent up massive billows of gray and brown smoke that were visible around Watsonville and drew a heavy response from multiple...
Downtown library to add rooftop cafe
For years, Watsonville Public Library’s Main Street location has drawn community members young and old to find their next great book, perform research or to simply sit and read in silence.
And soon, people could have another reason to come.
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday...
Election day nears – a guide to state propositions and places to vote
With election day approaching, voters have several state propositions from which to choose. Below is a brief description of each of them. For a deeper dive, visit voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions.
Proposition 2
Public School and Community College Facilities
Under Prop. 2, the state would sell a $10 billion...
Bonnie Plants pays $114K to settle unfair labor practice
An Alabama-based company with more than 70 greenhouse growing facilities across the U.S. has agreed to pay back lost wages and other payments to...
