The quirky Fourth celebrations of Watsonville past that could return
The Fourth of July is a special day of celebration for every community around the nation. In celebrating Independence Day, we recognize everything and everyone that makes up the United States. That leaves plenty of room for interpretation. The definition of “American” is wholly...
Aptos High robotics team wins international competition
Hundreds of aspiring engineers from around the globe traveled to The Volunteer State in late June with robots designed to accomplish complex tasks underwater in tow, but Team Scalyr bested them all to return to the top of the mountain two years after its first victory.
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Try This | Oct. 25
A weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like.
TONY NUÑEZ
Food
La Fondita: enchiladas
Having our offices in downtown Watsonville has been a delight for me come lunchtime. So many great restaurants. So little time—and money. I’ve started to...
Arte del Corazón returns Friday
On Friday, as part of the monthly First Friday Art Tour around Santa Cruz County, Arte del Corazón will return as "Easter Mercado Artesanal" in Romo Park, across Main Street from the City Plaza.
Organizer Monica Galvan said the event, which coincides with the...
Annual exhibit opens at Sierra Azul nursery
"Sculpture Is 2018: In the Garden" is the 12th annual sculpture exhibit put on by Pajaro Valley Arts and Sierra Azul. It runs through Oct. 31 at the nursery, located at 2660 East Lake Ave. in Watsonville.
Coffee and bites on the go
After being inspired by a business class at Cabrillo College, Watsonville native Salvador Murillo put his skills and knowledge to the test with a mobile coffee and food truck business he has named Cafécto.
Now in operation for a year, he serves his hot and...
Calls mount for advance warning of pesticide spray
By Jane Sellen
SALINAS—On May 27 dozens gathered at the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s office in Salinas, calling on the state and county governments to web-post advance warning of agricultural pesticide use.
The event was one of several by farmworking communities across California who joined together...
PVUSD Trustees to revisit teacher layoff vote
A little more than one week after voting to eliminate roughly 80 teacher positions, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will...
