Tony Nuñez announces run for county supervisor
Tony Nuñez is a Watsonville High School graduate who became a reporter and then editor of The Pajaronian and Good Times, and moved on to work with the nonprofit Community Bridges.
He later became an inaugural member of the Pajaro Valley Health Care District (PVHCD),...
Watsonville welcomes new chiefs
The City of Watsonville officially welcomed its new Fire and Police chiefs at the City Council meeting Tuesday.
With the chambers swarmed with family, friends and city staff, Brian Shab—with more than 27 years of public safety experience and fresh from his role as assistant...
Santa Cruz County Fair theme announced
The folks at the Santa Cruz County Fair have chosen a theme for the 2026 fair: “Apple Pies and Starry Skies!”
“This winning theme for the 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair, set for September 16-20, evokes both nostalgia and hopefulness for the future, a classic...
PVUSD Trustees approve 14-day stay-away letter for Medina
Pajaro Valley Trustee Gabe Medina will be prohibited from entering the PV High campus for two weeks.
In a tense Wednesday meeting characterized by arguments amongst board members, callouts from the audience and multiple calls for recess, Medina’s fellow board members agreed to issue him...
The story behind the art of Yermo Aranda
The public got a chance to hear Watsonville artist Yermo Aranda talk about his lengthy contributions to the art world on Jan. 31 at a talk at the Santa Cruz Art League.
Aranda and about 60 guests sat in the center of the current exhibit,...
Santa Cruz Burger Week plates up for the ninth year
Santa Cruz Burger Week returns for its ninth year next month, offering diners a chance to sample creative takes on a classic favorite.
The 12-day event, presented by Santa Cruz Restaurant Week and Good Times, runs Feb. 25 through March 8 and features specially priced...
Capitola Ave. Bridge opens after 2-year rebuild
The new Capitola Avenue overcrossing at Highway 1 opened to the public last week after a two-year closure.
The heavily-used corridor for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians between Soquel and Capitola villages is the first completed component of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes and Bus-on-Shoulder Project...
Jim Barsi—owner of Barsi’s Liquor Store—dies
James Joseph “Jim” Barsi, who ran his eponymous liquor store on East Lake Avenue for a half-century before selling the business and retiring in 2019, died on Jan. 26. He was 83.
Eddie Casillas said he began working for Barsi when he was 16, and...
Watsonville Airport prepares for Super Bowl arrivals
Though Super Bowl 60 will take place Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Watsonville will roll out its own red carpet at Watsonville Municipal Airport this week.
Shaz Roth, CEO of the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, said preparations are under way to welcome...
Watsonville oversized vehicle ordinance takes effect
A new city ordinance restricting where oversized vehicles and trailers can park took effect on March 13.
The ordinance prohibits oversized vehicles and all types...
