64.7 F
Watsonville
May 13, 2025

PV trustees approve plan for free eye tests, glasses

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to provide free vision screenings at most of its elementary schools, and free glasses to students who need them.

City exceeds climate goals

Only two months into 2019, Watsonville has exceeded its carbon emission reduction goal, Assistant Public Works Director Michelle Templeton told the council Tuesday.

Bill Sunderland Auto Shop named for former longtime teacher

Almost a half-century after Bill Sunderland began teaching auto shop at Watsonville High School, his former classroom will now bear his name.

Pajaro Valley’s Croatian ties recognized

The Watsonville City Council welcomed two dignitaries from Croatia on Tuesday as it established a sister city with Cavtat.

Man suspected of felony sex crimes arrested at gunpoint

Watsonville Police conduct a high-risk car stop on South Green Valley Road Tuesday where officers snared a man suspected of felony sex crimes about a year ago in the Watsonville area.

PHOTO: Watsonville Community Band celebrates 72 years

The Watsonville Community Band celebrated its 72nd anniversary recently with a birthday cake.

SC District Attorney: No Brown Act violation

The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s office will not pursue the case against five Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustees who were accused of violating open meeting laws.

Man arrested for threats with gun

Watsonville Police on Friday arrested a man after he allegedly threatened several people with a handgun, and tried to choke a victim.

PHOTO: Quilt show returns to fairgrounds

The 2019 Pajaro Valley Quilt show was held this week at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.

About Town, Week of Feb. 25

Observations from around the Pajaro Valley.
7,696FansLike
4,953FollowersFollow
2,895FollowersFollow

Watsonville’s Jillian Lerma delivers win over Palma in walk-off fashion |...

Watsonville senior Jillian Lerma delivered a walk-off RBI single in the Wildcatz’s 2-1 win over Palma in extra innings in Pacific Coast Athletic League...