Mexican sculptures get outdoor stage around Salinas
Eight large and colorful sculptures that were inspired by Mexican folk art have been installed around the city of Salinas as part of a world travelling exhibit.
“Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico” touches on magical realism through colorful mythical creatures, all created by...
PVUSD, teachers reach tentative labor agreement
This story was updated at 8:20pm on Aug. 27
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District and its teachers union have reached a tentative labor agreement after nearly a year of negotiations.
The agreement between PVUSD and the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers comes after months of...
PVUSD board honors longtime coach Roland Hedgpeth
Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Hedgpeth is a former coach. He still coaches for Watsonville High School.
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved naming Watsonville High School’s athletic facility to honor longtime...
Driscoll’s names new CEO
Driscoll’s announced Tuesday that Brie Reiter Smith has been named chief executive officer of the Watsonville-based berry company, succeeding Soren Bjorn.
The company made the announcement in a press release, but stated there would be no further information released on the decision.
Smith, who has served...
Two vying for PVUSD Trustee Area 5 seat
Editor’s note: This is the first of a series of stories on the four seats up for election on the PVUSD Board of Trustees. Look to future editions for trustee areas 1, 4 and 7.
Two candidates are vying for the seat.
Alicia Jimenez recently retired...
PVUSD looks ahead to new school year
Pajaro Valley Unified School District is beginning the new school year with rising test scores at several campuses, students taking a larger role in shaping district policy and construction poised to begin on a long-awaited performing arts center at Pajaro Valley High School.
In an...
Watsonville City Council District 5
Editor’s note: This is the first of two stories on the Watsonville City Council race, for which two seats are up for grabs. Next week’s issue will feature the District 7 race, in which Nancy Bilicich is facing Ed Acosta. Mayor Kristal Salcido and...
23-year-old man dies after collision with pickup
A 23-year-old motorcyclist died Sept. 23 morning following a collision with a pickup on Corralitos Road, the California Highway Patrol said.
CHP officers responded at...
