More vaccines heading to Watsonville, other disadvantaged communities, state says
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—California Gov. Gavin Newsom at a Thursday press conference announced that 40 percent of the state’s vaccination doses will be prioritized for disadvantaged communities, a move he said was needed to address the disproportionate impact that the novel coronavirus has had on...
Suspected Watsonville shooter surrenders
The suspected shooter accused of killing a 23-year-old man Aug. 4 turned himself in Wednesday.
Officers took the 17-year-old suspect into custody at Watsonville Police Department at 9pm, police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said.
On Aug. 4, officers responded to the 800 block of McKenzie Avenue, near...
Getting down to earth
EARTH WATCH Watsonville Mayor Maria Orozco gathers information from the folks at the Pajaro Valley Climate Action table April 27 in Watsonville Plaza during a celebration of Earth Day. More than 45 organizations staged the three-hour, family-friendly event that included hands-on activities, including information...
Federal investigation into fatal plane collision underway
WATSONVILLE—The National Transportation Safety Board has begun its investigation into a Thursday mid-air collision between two airplanes above Watsonville Municipal Airport that killed three people and one dog.
NTSB Airsafety Investigator Fabian Salazar said during a Friday afternoon press conference that the probe into the...
Porter Vallejo Mansion gets recognition
The completion of phase one of the historic restoration of the Porter Vallejo Mansion and Public Library branch was celebrated June 12 in Pajaro, a major chapter in the town’s ongoing recovery from the March, 2023 flood.
The extensive renovation work was recognized as Project...
Kim De Serpa kicks off her campaign at the Shadowbrook
On June 5, Kim De Serpa kicked off her campaign for 2nd District Supervisor while celebrating her birthday at The Shadowbrook restaurant.
De Serpa will face off against Kristen Brown in the November election.
She hosted the event with more than 100 attendees, after attending several...
City accepting applications for community service grants
The city of Watsonville is accepting applications for Social and Community Service Grants for fiscal year cycle 2021-23. The deadline to apply is May 17 by 5 pm.
Applicants must fill out the Google form application found here: forms.gle/yfXvWrPDUY9YrwzT8
The city will have $266,000 to fund...
Female artists in their prime
The artwork of women over 60 years old has been collected into a new exhibit at the R. Blitzer Gallery on the west side of Santa Cruz.
Body found on Larkin Valley Road
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation after deputies found a body on Larkin Valley Road.
On Oct. 3 at approximately 6:59pm,...
