Full house at Business Expo and Job Fair
Hundreds of people attended the 2024 Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Business Expo Job Fair at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds April 25.
“What a wonderful time yesterday seeing everyone having fun while meeting new and old friends,” said Chamber CEO Shaz Roth. ...
Amber Alert issued for 14-year-old in Baby Angelita investigation
The California Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for a 14-year-old girl connected to the investigation into the death of a newborn found near Watsonville last month.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday that it is searching for Diana Galvez Ortega and her...
PVUSD considering changes to art instruction
Since June, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees has been considering a plan to retool its Visual and Performing Arts program at its 16 elementary schools, a proposal that includes splitting art teachers between most schools.
The shift would be part of...
Arrest made in 2019 Watsonville murder
WATSONVILLE—A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in a 2019 Watsonville case.
Casto Luna, 41, a transient, was found in the area of Ford and Kilburn streets in Watsonville and taken into custody on Monday, Watsonville Police said.
WPD officers and detectives assisted the...
Pajaro Levee engineer’s report open for public comment
PAJARO VALLEY—The Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency (PRFMA) recently released a draft of its engineer’s report for an assessment related to the long-awaited reconstruction of the Pajaro River levee, giving the public a chance to submit comments in advance of the agency’s Board of...
PV Pride welcomes new leaders
June is Pride Month, a time dedicated to honoring and achieving equal justice and opportunity for LGBTQ+ Americans. It is an observance of the Stonewall riots in 1969, but also a celebration, with cities across the country hosting marches, parades and other events.
Santa Cruz...
Driscoll’s donates $1.75M to help save Watsonville Community Hospital
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project (PVHD) announced Thursday that Watsonville-based berry company Driscoll’s will donate $1.75 million to help save Watsonville Community Hospital.
PVHD is currently fundraising in order to meet a July 1 deadline in order to purchase the hospital. In late May,...
Year in Review: 2020 in photos
Here are photos from the Pajaronian team that defined this year.
Coronavirus closures
Community comes together
For the record
Hot topics
Saying Goodbye
Bright spots
Hal Hyde, celebrated veteran, education giant, dies at 97
WATSONVILLE—Harold “Hal” Hyde, the WWII veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and helped liberate Nazi death camps before returning home to the community he loved to help found Cabrillo College and establish UC Santa Cruz, died Monday. He was 97.
Hyde’s daughter...
Parents of 14-year-old arrested in Baby Angelita investigation
The parents of a 14-year-old girl at the center of the Baby Angelita investigation have both been arrested, days after the girl was found...
