Bill establishing Pajaro Valley health district heads to Governor’s desk
SACRAMENTO—Senate Bill 418, authored by State Senator John Laird, was unanimously approved on the Senate floor in a 34-0 vote Thursday, paving the way for Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the bill into law and establish a health care district for the Pajaro Valley.
The...
Roaring Camp Pushes Back on Reported Railbanking Talks
It’s just after noon on Jan. 28, and a Roaring Camp train is getting ready to leave the station to wind its way up the Santa Cruz Mountains.
“We’re two minutes late now, but that’s OK,” says the announcer on board, as the last stragglers...
Supervisors approve plan to increase internet access for rural residents
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The County of Santa Cruz will soon use a $500,000 grant to install 20 new antennae throughout the county, a plan officials say will boost Broadband internet signals for thousands of people living in rural areas, particularly low-income families.
The money comes from...
Townhome project featuring historic schoolhouse on the move
WATSONVILLE—The historic 1903 Roache schoolhouse is on the move, once again.
In order to make way for heavy equipment and ground moving, the building at 221 Airport Blvd. was recently hoisted across the property and now sits perched on cribbing at the edge of Airport...
Cabrillo College students plug into outdoor resource
WATSONVILLE—Last week students at Cabrillo College plugged into an in-person study space at the community college’s Watsonville center.
Staged at the outdoor work area of the Solari Green Technology Center, the program offers students a space to hook up to Wi-Fi and campus Chrome books,...
County Fair begins search for 2022 theme
WATSONVILLE—The Santa Cruz County Fair is on the search for a theme for the 2022 edition of the Fair.
Manager Dave Kegebein recently announced the return of the annual contest. Kegebein said anyone can submit theme ideas that should reflect the spirit of the County...
Dutra announces third run for County Supervisor
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville City Councilman Jimmy Dutra announced on Jan. 29 that he will run for the 4th District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors.
It will be the third time that Dutra, who is fresh off his stint as Watsonville’s mayor in 2021,...
Measure L funds nearly spent as 10-year anniversary nears
WATSONVILLE—In 2012, voters within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District approved Measure L, a $150 million bond that has funded construction and rehabilitation projects at nearly every facility in the district.
And, one decade after its passage, the bond is drawing to a close.
According to...
Hangar complex continues growth despite Covid-19 setbacks
WATSONVILLE—It has been almost three years since Beer Mule, a taproom offering an extensive list of brews and food offerings, opened its doors inside of a restored WWII-era building at the Watsonville Municipal Airport.
That moment marked the birth of the Watsonville Hangar business complex,...
County refines transition plan for new public defender office
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to transition cases from the current public defender’s office to the newly minted Office of the Public Defender, which is slated to officially launch on July 1.
The new office...
Community invited to National Night Out
The public is invited to National Night Out, a series of gatherings held in communities throughout Santa Cruz County on Aug. 5 from 3-7pm.
National...
