Keeping quilting tradition alive, new
This year’s quilt show—titled “A Galaxy of Quilts”—is set for Feb. 24 and 25 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
Man in mid-30s is Santa Cruz County’s 212th Covid-related death
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—A man in his mid-30s died of Covid-19-related complications on Sept. 14, Santa Cruz County Public Health announced Tuesday.
The man, County spokesperson Jason Hoppin said in a press release, was the 212th Covid-related death in the county. He was not vaccinated against...
Election update March 8: Measure N holding steady
Watsonville’s Measure N is holding steady at 68.5% of the vote, just over the 66.6% majority needed to pass.
That’s according to election results released Friday afternoon by the Santa Cruz County Clerk.
The measure showed no change since the last results were released early Wednesday...
Tom Lehrer celebration returns for fourth year
The life and songs of Tom Lehrer, the maverick song writer from Harvard and current UCSC Professor Emeritus, are the subject of Viva La Lehrer IV, the fourth annual celebration of the man who made a pop music sensation out of the periodic table of element
Driscoll’s matching contributions for health care district
WATSONVILLE—Efforts by a local nonprofit to purchase and run Watsonville Community Hospital have gained momentum, with several jurisdictions and organizations pledging money.
Now, Driscoll’s berry company has stepped forward, offering $1.75 million to match all donations through May 1 to the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District...
City Council deems Kmart property a public nuisance
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council at its Tuesday meeting declared the vacant Kmart property a public nuisance, citing “illegal camping, lack of sanitation, inoperable or abandoned vehicles, excessive noise,” and a “violation of the City’s zoning laws.”
The declaration gives the City the right to remove...
Homeless shelter project in Watsonville to break ground in June
Construction will begin in June on a 34-unit community of small temporary dwellings based at Westview Presbyterian Church in Watsonville, after the Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved agreements to build and manage the facility.
The housing navigation center, which has been named “Recurso...
Watsonville High campus gets touch-ups
WATSONVILLE—Work continues at the Watsonville High School campus to upgrade its appearance, bolster street safety and create new study spots for students.
The new features include a nearly 200-foot circumference shade structure installed three weeks ago between the gym and Geiser Field.
“It creates a space...
PVWMA to bolster water conservation efforts
WATSONVILLE—In December, the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency (PVWMA) Board of Directors approved a $1.2 million water conservation program aimed at further bolstering the efforts already in place by farmers.
PVWMA is partnering with the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County (RCD) and the...
Second Harvest’s annual Holiday Food Drive goes virtual
WATSONVILLE—Second Harvest Food Bank volunteer Paul Garcia knows the importance of giving back to his community.
“I was a heroin addict for many years… I tore this town up,” he said. “So now I’m giving back.”
Garcia has been a volunteer for Second Harvest for 11...
Medina faced sexual misconduct allegations in settled lawsuit
The Digital NEST tech nonprofit settled a sexual harassment lawsuit centered on allegations against Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Gabriel Medina, according to...
