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November 10, 2025

Local teacher commended by state

WATSONVILLE—Chrislaine Pamphile Miller, who teaches middle school history at Mount Madonna School, was recently commended for her leadership and academic contributions to the Grade 6 Group of the California History-Social Science Project (CHSSP). “Chrislaine was not only a thoughtful and energetic participant in the Grade...

Teachers confront trustees

WATSONVILLE — An estimated 600 teachers, parents and students packed the Watsonville City Council chambers Wednesday for the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting. The crowd was there to protest a proposed cap on the amount th

Four detained in alleged robbery

Watsonville Police said four people appeared to have set up a fake prostitution meeting with a man around 1 p.m. at the Motel 6 at Green Meadow Drive at South Green Valley Road.

A story of immigration

In his first book, Joaquin Barreto is taking readers on a personal journey of immigration and overcoming cultural shock in a new country.

Volunteer Center celebrating 50th anniversary

The public is invited to join the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County’s 50th Anniversary Birthday Celebration on July 29 at the Sesnon House, 6500 Soquel Drive in Aptos, from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

PHOTO: Four-vehicle crash on Main Street

Watsonville Police investigate a four-vehicle crash on Main Street Monday.

PHOTO: Moreland Notre Dame launches Transitional Kindergarten

Moreland Notre Dame School launched its first Transitional Kindergarten when school opened on Aug. 23.

PHOTO: Cub Scout Pack 515 recognized

Cub Scout Pack 515 of Corralitos was honored by Watsonville Mayor Oscar Rios and the City Council for their efforts during Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 16.

Couple asks for decorations to be returned

In the wake of last year’s rains that battered the Santa Cruz Mountains, Stephanie and Dave Casper of Aptos were eager to bring a bit of light to their community this holiday season. Unfortunately, someone chose to intervene.

Watsonville Police investigating shooting

Watsonville Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot a man and left him with life-threatening injuries on Monday, Watsonville Police Sgt. Jarrod Pisturino said.
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From our archives: Funds drive

Members of Native Daughters prepare for a holiday event on Oct. 26, 1959 in Watsonville. (Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)

A call for peace