Avondale council approves Montoya's contract
The Avondale, Ariz. City Council voted unanimously Monday to accept Watsonville City Manager Charles Montoya as its next city manager.
Motorcyclist dies in solo crash
A man died after he crashed his motorcycle into a utility pole on Lewis Road Monday afternoon.
Health Trust celebrates winners of Phil Rather Awards
The Board of Directors of the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust honored two winners of the 2018 Phil Rather Award for Leadership in Healthcare during a reception at the Health Trust on May 16.
4-car crash snarls morning commute
The California Highway Patrol sorts out a four-vehicle crash on Highway 1 just south of 41st Avenue in Capitola Monday morning.
PV Arts set to open annual members exhibit
Pajaro Valley Arts' new exhibit, "What Nourishes Us," opens May 30 and runs through July 15, with an opening reception scheduled at the gallery, 37 Sudden St. in Watsonville
New principal starts at PV High
Matt Levy has taken the helm as principal of Pajaro Valley High School, replacing Allison Niizawa, who recently became Director of Human Resources for Certificated Staff.
Grand jury investigates mental crisis response
The Santa Cruz County Grand Jury on Thursday released a report of how law enforcement officials and mental health workers respond to mental health crises, and made a handful of recommended changes.
Major wetlands advocate dies
Jim Van Houten, a major name in the preservation of area wetlands and parks, died May 10 following a long battle with prostate cancer.
Grants to help battle opioid epidemic
Money from grants obtained by local drug treatment center Janus has started to flow to medical providers throughout Santa Cruz County as the effort to treat opioid addiction expands. As the funding impacts, there will be more treatment available as well as treatment that is more effective.
Man arrested with sniper rifle
A Santa Cruz man was arrested Tuesday after police officers found a high-powered rifle in his hotel room.
Fairgrounds taps Dori Rose Inda as new CEO
A woman with more than two decades of experience leading nonprofit and community-based organizations has been selected to lead the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
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