Acosta recall effort advances
WATSONVILLE—A group formed for the sole purpose of recalling Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Georgia Acosta announced Wednesday that they have gathered the required signatures to officially begin the process.
The group, called The Committee to Recall Georgia Acosta, made the announcement during the...
Man arrested with sniper rifle
A Santa Cruz man was arrested Tuesday after police officers found a high-powered rifle in his hotel room.
Watsonville City Council approves development as possible litigation looms
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council approved a proposed 21-condo development across the street from the Watsonville Municipal Airport that could face litigation from the Watsonville Pilots Association (WPA).
The project would redevelop a steel fabrication business at 547 Airport Blvd. that has stood for at least...
PVUSD names new superintendent
Pajaro Valley Unified School District on Friday named its new superintendent.
The district’s Board of Trustees appointed Heather Contreras in closed session during its March 13 board meeting.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Heather Contreras as our new Superintendent,” Board President Georgia Acosta stated in...
County Sets Steep Fines for Illegal Dumping
The Department of Community Development and Infrastructure will implement stiff penalties for illegal dumping violations on July 11.
Dolores Huerta to speak at César E. Chávez Community Awards
The 20th Annual César E. Chávez Community Awards, which honors community members and businesses that empower Watsonville youth, will be held virtually on March 28. This year’s special guest speaker will be Dolores Huerta, legendary leader and celebrated Latina activist.
Huerta worked alongside César...
Grant to help move homeless from Pajaro River encampments
Homeless services advocates from Monterey and Santa Cruz counties are considering placing a small community of modular tiny homes in a church parking lot in Watsonville, aimed at reducing the number of people camped out along the Pajaro River.
The project comes thanks to an...
City proposing utilities rate increases to fund numerous projects
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council will have a public hearing on May 25 concerning proposed utilities rate increases over the next five years, a cost city staff says is needed in order to make several upgrades to ailing infrastructure.
The new rates would mean a typical...
Salvation Army shelter facing closure after funding loss
For years, the Salvation Army in Watsonville has provided temporary shelter for homeless people, in addition to services such as showers, clothing, mail, lockers and laundry at the organization’s Navigation Center. This includes roughly 120 dinners per day, as well as a light breakfast.
“Sometimes...
Watsonville High celebrates homecoming
Hundreds of Watsonville High School students participated in the traditional homecoming parade Wednesday, which is a precursor to a Thursday rally and the Friday...
