PV trustees end drug-sniffing dog program
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday ended its policy of bringing drug-sniffing dogs into classrooms, a decision sparked when several people spoke against the practice during the twice-monthly meeting.
Watsonville Hospital board approves budget, showing improved financial picture
Just two years ago, Watsonville Community Hospital was saddled with a $30 million debt and was facing bankruptcy and possible closure.
But on Wednesday, the Pajaro Valley Health Care District (PVHCD) Board of Directors—the agency that oversees the publicly owned hospital—heard a budget report which,...
Couple takes helm of Watsonville Salvation Army
When Thelma Jimenez was a young girl growing up in Albuquerque, N.M, her family was suffering from homelessness.
A time to eat, and play
La Manzana Community Resources offers free hot meals at 10 sites in Watsonville and two in North County.
County observes Juneteenth | About Town
Friday was Juneteenth, a day celebrated with events around the country, including a peaceful march in Santa Cruz to commemorate the historic day. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Senator Elizabeth Warren stacked up the right...
Emergency repairs for Santa Cruz County roads granted extensions
The Federal Highway Administration recently agreed to reinstate time extensions allowing dozens of emergency winter storm road repair projects in the unincorporated parts of the county to move forward.
This time extensions mean projects will remain eligible to receive federal emergency relief funds previously committed...
Soquel Drive in Aptos to close down
John Presleigh, director of the county’s Public Works department, announced that work on Soquel Drive, from Trout Gulch Road intersection to 200 feet south of Aptos Street intersection, will be closed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday due to road repairs.
PVUSD administrators fight for raises
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on April 5 heard a report on the salaries of its management-level employees such as principals and cabinet-level administrators.
The review was requested on March 8 by Board Vice President Georgia Acosta, during which the Trustees...
Film program creating ‘lifelong learners’ in PVUSD
WATSONVILLE—Cesar Chavez Middle School student Regina Molina recently wrote a screenplay for “Forever Young,” about a girl who is reluctant to grow up and move on in her life.
“I think moving on is hard for a lot of people,” she said. “But sooner...
Deputies: Man drove stolen car to face charges for stealing a...
A man was arrested Tuesday for driving a stolen car to the Monterey County Superior Courthouse in Salinas, where he was scheduled to appear...
