Monte Vista Christian School begins construction on new performing arts center
Monte Vista Christian School on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony, heralding in construction for what will be the Don Price Performing Arts Chapel.
Man arrested for sexual abuse lasting 'several years'
A 19-year-old Watsonville man was arrested Thursday after an underage girl told police he had been sexually abusing her for several years.
Community meeting about Veterans Memorial Building set
The County of Santa Cruz is looking into the Veterans Memorial Building and how it could once again serve South County veterans groups. Applied Survey Research (ASR) was tasked earlier this year by the county to gather information.
New development to impact local schools
The 150-unit housing project approved Wednesday by the Watsonville City Council will add an estimated 188 school-aged children to Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
PHOTO: Remembering the Begonia Festival
Volunteer Willard Schwartz (left) gets help from Matt Seuss (top) and Laurie Hill in volunteering their help to hang potted begonias around Capitola Monday to honor the Capitola Begonia Festival that ended in 2017 after 65 years.
Gas pipeline replacement work moves ahead
Work crews from Pacific Gas & Electric are continuing their efforts of replacing portions of PG&E’s underground natural gas pipelines in Watsonville.
Watsonville gets a new perspective
With a celebration that included a Mexican dance, music and an open house, New Perspectives, Inc. officially opened its doors Wednesday in the space adjacent to the Register-Pajaronian.
Council sets hours for brewpubs
The Watsonville City Council agreed Tuesday to allow up to five brewpubs in commercial areas, paving the way for what some are calling a new type of social gathering space in the city.
Watsonville artist’s design is Monterey County’s first flag
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday chose the county’s first official flag, which features a design created by Watsonville artist Priscilla Martinez.
Man arrested for agriculture-related crimes
A Prunedale man was arrested Nov. 26 on suspicion of a lengthy list of agriculture-related crimes including theft of a tractor.
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