Tough competition at Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off
About 50 cooks competed in the annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Osmundson to retire from PVUSD school board
WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Karen Osmundson has held her Area III seat since 2004, and has survived challenges in four elections and garnered support of educators districtwide.
But this year will mark the end of her tenure.
While she said she plans to remain...
Council approves self-storage facility near airport
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council on Jan. 17 unanimously approved the construction of a new self-storage facility to be located in the long abandoned, weed-choked parking lot between Watsonville Municipal Airport and the Community Hospital.
Located at 70 Nielsen St., the facility—called Crocker’s Lockers—will offer 1,072...
Art exhibit to highlight trains
An upcoming art exhibit at Watsonville’s Studio Judy G on Main Street features the world of railroads and the role trains play around the Monterey Bay. “All Aboard,” will run from June 9 – Aug. 10, and feature photography, painting, sculpture and other mediums.
Barry...
U.S. readies small-business grants as PPP nears end
The federal government is preparing to open two new industry-specific small-business relief programs, one of them months in the works, as its signature pandemic aid effort, the Paycheck Protection Program, nears its end.
The Small Business Administration said it hopes to start taking applications by...
Hernandez extends lead on Dutra in race for 4th District
WATSONVILLE—Felipe Hernandez has increased his lead on Jimmy Dutra in the race for the 4th District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, according to updated results released by the County Elections Department on Friday evening.
Hernandez, the former mayor of Watsonville, now...
Off-road engine added to fire department’s fleet
The Watsonville Fire Department recently purchased an off-road fire engine, and at a drastically reduced price.
Mariners girls tennis on cusp of repeating as SCCAL champion
Aptos completed the regular season series sweep against Scotts Valley following a 5-2 victory in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League action Oct. 15.
In singles...
