County aims to reopen parks, beaches Thursday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel told county leaders Tuesday that she plans to open the parks and beaches that were closed April 8 as part of several sweeping measures meant to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Newel also said that...
PV High athletics van stolen
WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley High School Athletic Director Joe Manfre made a sad discovery last week when he found that an important school van had been stolen.
The missing van is used to transport athletes to sporting events throughout the year, most recently to a football summer...
Food giveaway helps local families during holiday
WATSONVILLE—Sherry Dang knows how tough it can be to go to bed hungry.
Dang, co-owner of a handful of 7-Eleven stores around the Central Coast with Kirk di Cicco, said she spent time without a home and went days without food while growing up in...
County frees up $500K to curb possible evictions
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved the use of $500,000 in emergency rental assistance funds to help county renters facing eviction pay back rent.
The funds—which come from the Planning and the Housing for Health departments and the...
Armored truck robbed at gunpoint outside Capitola credit union
Note: This article has been updated to include information released by Capitola Police Department.
CAPITOLA—A man robbed an armored truck stationed in front of the Bay Federal Credit Union in Capitola Wednesday.
The suspect, armed with a gun, reportedly approached a Gardaworld armored truck around 11:20am...
Dance performance hits the Mello
The 17th annual Cultural Caliente! Dance Concert, which serves as a scholarship fundraiser, will feature a wealth of dances including hip-hop, folklorico, modern, cha cha, tango, on top of a mix of local dance groups. It runs Friday at the Mello Center, 250 East Beach St., at 7 p.m.
Ready to celebrate
Fireworks booths across the city opened today, and will remain open through the Fourth of July.
Strong storm douses Watsonville | About Town
Tarmo Hannula: Heavy rain, laced with hail and strong gusts, whipped through the Pajaro Valley before noon Thursday. A friend called me to say he was in the middle of a heavy snow shower on Highway 17 near the summit. Thunderstorm activity could come...
Cabrillo Ethics Bowl finishes strong
The Cabrillo College Ethics Bowl Team competed against 37 teams at the national Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl in Chicago
Keeping Health Care Local, Together
The Pajaro Valley Health Care District is evolving to better reflect and represent the diverse voices that make up our community. Today, our board...
