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.
Watsonville Municipal Airport receives $1.2M in federal grants
The Watsonville Municipal Airport will receive $1.2 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Monday.
Car fire melts storage shelter
Watsonville firefighter Nate Tapiz douses hot spots in a car fire that erupted on the 100 block of Wagner Avenue Wednesday.
Mixing Bowl: Sweet Pralines
This recipe, from the cookbook Sweet Home Café Cookbook by Albert Lukas, combines sugar, butter, milk and nuts to form these very sweet candies.
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