Watsonville Police Chief to retire in July
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville Chief of Police David Honda will retire in July after serving five years as the city’s highest-ranking law enforcement official, he announced Thursday morning.
In a statement through the department’s social media, Honda said his time with Watsonville Police Department was a “privilege and...
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...
Community briefs, Nov. 22
Mayor for a Day contest opens
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be the Mayor of a city? Now is your chance to be Mayor for the Day with Watsonville Mayor Francisco “Paco” Estrada.
To be considered, submit a one-page essay to...
Man suffers major injuries in car vs. bicycle crash
A 45-year-old Watsonville man was seriously injured early Tuesday when a car struck him on his bicycle.
Police: Boy threatened students, gun removed from home
An 11-year-old boy was removed from his Bayview Elementary School classroom after barricading himself there after an outburst, Santa Cruz Police spokeswoman Joyce Blaschke said Wednesday.
Pajaronian launches new website
The Pajaronian’s website received a complete overhaul Wednesday.
The Pajaronian, the news leader of the Pajaro Valley since 1868, launched the new, intuitive design to improve and streamline our readers’ digital experience.
The new website can be found at pajaronian.com.
Additionally, the website for our monthly Life...
Pajaronian consolidates offices
Effective Nov. 30, The Pajaronian will close its rented office on Brennan Street and join the company’s other Santa Cruz County publications at its Santa Cruz office at 107 Dakota St.
But Pajaronian writers and advertising personnel will continue to work in Watsonville in the...
Winter wonderland | About Town
I recently visited Farley's Christmas Wonderland at 108 Seaview Ave. in Santa Cruz to witness, by far, the most amazing residential Christmas display. For years it has been a major draw for the public with more than 30 fully decorated Christmas trees, miniature snowy...
CHP: DUI suspect rolled car, kept driving
A San Jose man was arrested Thursday for driving under the influence of alcohol after allegedly rolling his vehicle, and then driving to a Scotts Valley residence, California Highway Patrol Officer Sam Courtney said.
The Pajaronian’s Male Athlete of the Year: Jacob Jimenez
One of the most difficult situations for a young athlete is having to sit on the sidelines following a major injury.
Mostly because they are...
