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October 3, 2026

Marcela Tavantzis appointed to PVHCD seat

The Pajaro Valley Health Care District (PVHCD) on Wednesday appointed former Watsonville City Manager Marcela Tavantzis to fill the seat left vacant when John Friel resigned on March 19. “Nobody can fill the giant shoes left by John Friel, but we are so grateful Marcela...

Tri-county survey underway for Moss Landing Fire

The health departments of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties invite the public to participate in a community survey to gather information about potential health concerns related to the recent battery fires at the Vistra Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility. Health officials encourage anyone...

Watsonville’s Wine, Beer & Art Walk returns Aug. 20

Watsonville Wine, Beer and Art Walk
WATSONVILLE—In 2018, the inaugural Wine, Beer & Art Walk was held in downtown Watsonville. The event was a big success, selling out and seeing hundreds of people strolling along the downtown corridor, checking out local businesses while sampling local wine and brews and viewing local...

Crews begin replacing Bridge Street median

The days are numbered for the notoriously green median on Bridge Street.

Wild land blaze quickly knocked down

Firefighters quickly knocked down a wild land blaze on the 900 block of Main Street Friday.

A story of immigration

In his first book, Joaquin Barreto is taking readers on a personal journey of immigration and overcoming cultural shock in a new country.

Navarro looks to keep Trustee Area 7 seat, facing one challenger

Two candidates are seeking the Area 7 seat on the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees, representing La Selva Beach, Rio del Mar and adjacent Central Coast communities. Misty Navarro Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Misty Navarro says voters can look at her...

Commission denies alcohol license, urges council to reject propane facility

watsonville propane storage facility
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville Planning Commission at its Tuesday meeting rejected a gas station’s application for a beer and wine alcohol license and also recommended the City Council deny a permit for a proposed large propane storage facility. An Arco AM/PM convenience store currently being constructed adjacent...

Rising pension costs looming for Watsonville

Administrative Services Director Cynthia Czerwin gave the Watsonville City Council an update on the city’s finances Tuesday before the council considers its budget during two meetings in June.

MAIA foundation seeks former participants’ stories of success

MAIA Foundation
PAJARO VALLEY—A group of education advocates is looking for former Watsonville High School students to share their stories of educational and professional success, in hopes they will inspire other students to seek their own success. The volunteer group—Migration and Adaptation in the Americas (MAIA)—is hoping...
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Curt Wilcox

PVUSD candidate Curt Wilcox arrested on felony charges

The man running for the Area 5 seat on the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees has been arrested on felony charges. Curt...