Bill to help fund Pajaro River levee project
SACRAMENTO—A new bill authored by state Sen. John Laird and Assemblymember Robert Rivas will fund all of the state’s share of the design and construction phase of the Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project, which will help move forward the long-awaited work.
“Today marks a...
County Fair swings open its doors
The Santa Cruz County Fair welcomed the public through its gates Wednesday at noon for the traditional mix of food, entertainment, arts and crafts, livestock shows, floriculture exhibits, collections, colorful home arts, food, agricultural and historical displays.
Under cloudy skies and cool, breezy conditions, members...
Work on E. Lake Ave./Holohan Rd. intersection expected to wrap up in July
Work continues on roadway and signal improvements at the intersection of Holohan Road and East Lake Avenue (Hwy 152).
The job is part of a $4.3 million project that will rearrange the heavily traveled intersection, including a left-turn lane and a merge lane from...
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Casa de la Cultura hosts annual Christmas giveaway
PAJARO—Scores of volunteers were on hand Monday morning at Marinovich Cold Storage in Pajaro, preparing to hand out gifts to hundreds of local families at Casa de la Cultura’s annual Christmas giveaway.
The Casa de la Cultura organization aims to support low-income residents, especially farmworkers,...
Historical Association features work of acclaimed fiber artist
The Pajaro Valley Historical Association (PVHA) is currently displaying works by local artist Rachel Kincy Clark, who specializes in fiber creations.
New exhibit highlights local parks
Aptos muralist and fine artist Ann Elizabeth Thiermann will feature a solo art exhibit of 38 original pastels and acrylic works at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History starting today through Jan. 6.
Japanese culture on stage
Hundreds of people attended the 31st annual Japanese Cultural Fair at Mission Plaza in Santa Cruz Saturday.
With final CDC recommendation, vaccines coming for 5- to 11-year-olds
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday voted to recommend the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children 5-11, a move that came four days after the Food and Drug Administration approved a smaller dose for young people.
The unanimous vote by the...
Pajaro Valley’s Croatian ties recognized
The Watsonville City Council welcomed two dignitaries from Croatia on Tuesday as it established a sister city with Cavtat.
Police name burglary suspect nabbed in vacant home
Watsonville Police have identified the suspect who was arrested Oct. 3 after he holed up inside a vacant home on Clifford Avenue.
Javier Diaz Baruc,...
