Watsonville Hospital board approves budget, showing improved financial picture
Just two years ago, Watsonville Community Hospital was saddled with a $30 million debt and was facing bankruptcy and possible closure.
But on Wednesday, the Pajaro Valley Health Care District (PVHCD) Board of Directors—the agency that oversees the publicly owned hospital—heard a budget report which,...
Big-rig flips on Hwy 101 in Aromas
A big rig ended up on its side on the northbound entrance to Highway 101 at Highway 129 Thursday in Aromas around 10:30 a.m.
Major PG&E work underway on Walker Street
Crews from Pacific Gas and Electric have begun work to replace sections of a natural gas pipeline on Walker Street, from Front Street to Ford Street in Watsonville. The work is expected to continue through November.
3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Pajaro Valley
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake centered near Watsonville shook the Pajaro Valley Tuesday morning.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the temblor struck at 10:38am about three miles from Interlaken, northeast of Watsonville.
It could reportedly be felt throughout Watsonville and in North Monterey County and...
Watsonville cafeteria to get rebuild
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High School’s cafeteria is showing its age after decades of use and few upgrades.
That’s set to change soon.
This week, the district is reviewing bids for a project that will include demolishing and rebuilding the kitchen, installing new flooring and a vaulted ceiling and...
PV High grads overcome barriers, forge ahead
Adriana Reyes was 15 years old and alone when she moved from Oaxaca, Mexico to Watsonville and enrolled at Pajaro Valley High School (PVHS).
Then, she only spoke Mixtec, an indigenous language from Mexico, and barely knew Spanish—let alone English. Reyes moved in with her...
Pesticide notification pilot program launches in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE—Residents of Watsonville’s older adult communities can now get advanced notice when dangerous agricultural chemicals will be applied to fields near their residences.
Santa Cruz is one of four counties taking part in a pilot notification program in conjunction with the California Department of Pesticide...
Gunfire breaks out after crash on Highway 1 in Aptos
A man and his juvenile passenger were injured in a two-vehicle crash that led to gunfire Friday night on Highway 1 in Aptos.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said that around 8:40pm, deputies and California Highway Patrol officers responded to a report of a...
Photo story: Floodwaters cover Elkhorn Road
After their tuck stalled in this flooded section of Elkhorn Road Saturday these men wait for help. Scores of motorists were turned away at...
