City Council approves two new low-income housing developments
The Watsonville City Council on Oct. 22 unanimously approved two new low-income housing developments that will add 18 units to the city and give some families a chance at home ownership.
The developments at 36 Airport Road and Evan Court—both properties are near each other...
Plane crashes near PV High, no injuries reported
WATSONVILLE—A small plane crashed Sunday afternoon in a field near Pajaro Valley High School, hitting the top of a power pole and coming to rest in a field about 50 yards from the school.
No serious injuries were reported. No buildings or facilities at the...
PHOTO: Tree crashes through power lines on Paradise Road
A crew from Pacific Gas and Electric work on replacing power lines where a toppling tree wiped out three power poles and power lines Monday morning at 1:40 a.m. on Paradise Road in Prunedale during heavy rains and winds.
Small business, nonprofit Covid-19 grants available
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The County of Santa Cruz has announced the availability of Covid-19 relief funds for local small businesses and nonprofits responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Available through the Santa Cruz County Cares Recovery Program, applications are now being accepted through Sept. 15 for...
Turley takes commanding lead over Acosta in PVUSD Trustee Area 2 race
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will see a change next year, as incumbents Georgia Acosta and Adam Scow took a back seat to challengers Carol Turley and Jessica Carrasco.
Results posted as of 1:30am Wednesday showed Turley ahead for the Trustee...
Fair numbers drop
While grueling hot weather scorched the grounds the first few days, temperatures backed off into the weekend and by Sunday pleasant conditions made way for huge crowds.
Watsonville names Jorge Zamora new police chief
WATSONVILLE—A Watsonville police officer who began his career with the agency as a cadet three decades ago has become the department’s newest police chief.
Jorge Zamora was chosen after an extensive national search.
“Through the process, Jorge demonstrated his in-depth knowledge and understanding of our community...
Supervisors get look at revised budget
If the Trump administration moves forward with plans to make sweeping cuts to health and human services as it hammers out its current budget, it will have far-reaching and profound impacts nationwide.
This includes to Santa Cruz County, where one-third of the people who receive...
Man arrested after punching, robbing boy
A man was arrested Jan. 4 after he reportedly punched a boy in the face and stole his cell phone.
Briefs: Flood meeting in Watsonville; Rotary supports Pajaro relief
Flood meeting set
The City of Watsonville has scheduled a community meeting to discuss the flooding in neighborhoods that kicked off 2023.
The meeting will take place at Ann Soldo Elementary School’s cafeteria, 1140 Menasco Drive, on May 15 from 4-6pm.
Regan Vineyards now open for wine...
Photo Story: Two-vehicle crash on Center Street
A Watsonville firefighter cleans up at the scene of a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Center Street in Watsonville. Watsonville police said the female...
