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A new of the long-running “Moveable Mural Project” is in the works by Santa Cruz County high school students in the Teen Artes Summer Program. Under the umbrella of Pajaro Valley Arts, 18 students from eight schools started painting the large wood panels Monday...

WATSONVILLE—Throughout the pandemic, Watsonville-based organization Arte del Corazón has been staging open-air art shows to showcase local artists.  The idea for the shows came from Monica Galvan, who has teamed up with other artists and performers to plan events at Romo Park on Main Street,...

Every 10 years the United States Constitution mandates that the country’s population be counted. The count is then used to determine federal funding and political representation in each state.  Census 2020 continues despite the ongoing global pandemic and nationwide social unrest. In fact, U.S. Census...

Three candidates with markedly different professional backgrounds are vying for the Trustee Area 1 seat on the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees in the Nov. 3 election. College admissions counselor Meilin Obinata, general contractor Robin Sukow and retired educator Andrew Goldenkranz are...

Barricades were recently taken down where Atkinson Lane meets Freedom Boulevard during construction of the new Tabasas Gardens homes (shown here). The lane had been closed to allow for construction for more than a year.

WATSONVILLE—Farmers markets around the county continue to operate through the COVID-19 crisis since they are deemed essential businesses.  Though some of the markets have pared down their offerings, eliminating things such as flowers, nursery goods, some prepared foods and entertainment, the outdoor venues still play...

More than 1,000 people attended the first-ever Summer Soul Festival at Pinto Lake County Park on Sunday.

Weekly events calendar for Sept. 14-20.