Neighborhood Courts looking for volunteer panelists
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Since its inception last year, more than 100 people have gone through Santa Cruz County’s Neighborhood Courts program, with 90 completing the requirements set out in their agreements and avoiding a permanent criminal record.
Now, the program is looking for a team of...
Cold weather shelters open in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County has opened two emergency cold shelter sites in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Unhoused residents needing a warm place to stay for the night are welcome to stop by.
The shelters are located at the Watsonville Veterans Memorial Building, 215 E. Beach St.,...
Check out Fruition Brewing at East Lake Shopping Center!
First Friday!
Artist Ariel Mar is setting up at Fruition Brewing, March 3rd for First Friday! And Ruca Records, will be spreading love through spinning records into the evening.
New Snack Alert!
Raspberry Snack is back after being sorely missed for two years! Made with local ripe red raspberries from...
Watsonville Film Festival returns for 11th year
WATSONVILLE—The 11th Annual Watsonville Film Festival rolls out the red carpet March 3-12.
Co-Founder and Director Consuelo Alba said the festival will have screenings at the Mello Center and the Watsonville Public Library as well as online viewing opportunities.
“This year’s Festival presents an exciting line-up...
Ceiba school granted permanent status
WATSONVILLE—In a 4-3 vote Tuesday after a marathon six-hour meeting that drew hundreds of people, the Watsonville City Council approved an update to the City’s general plan and a zoning change that will allow Ceiba College Preparatory Academy to remain permanently at its location...
Cabrillo Board appoints Martha Vega to fill vacant seat
WATSONVILLE—The Cabrillo College Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously appointed Martha Vega to fill the Area 5 seat left vacant when Felipe Hernandez was elected to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors.
“I’m grateful,” she said. “I am humbled and I’m honored and I...
Watsonville Community Hospital leaders establish fundraising arm
WATSONVILLE—After purchasing Watsonville Community Hospital last year, and beginning operations on Sept. 1, the people who run the institution are now looking for ways to keep it funded.
The Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project (PVHDP)—a group of nonprofit leaders and healthcare professionals that in 2021...
Man shot, killed in Pajaro River bed
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville Police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Pajaro riverbed.
Ashley Keehn, spokeswoman for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, said the victim has been identified as John Michael Peña, 41.
Michelle Pulido, spokeswoman for Watsonville Police, said detectives were called to the scene of...
Pajaro Valley High student arrested with gun
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville Police on Friday arrested a 17-year-old Pajaro Valley High School student after he was found to be in possession of a loaded gun.
According to Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido, school officials called police just before 11am with a report that a student was...
UPDATE: Highway 17 reopens after snow closure
UPDATE 3:20PM:
Caltrans reported all northbound lanes of Highway 17 in both Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties have reopened. Southbound Highway 17 south of Summit Road is fully opened. Currently only one lane of southbound Highway 17 north of Summit Road is open.
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PV’s De La Torre, MVC’s Fullalove-Silveira take home top honors |...
Pajaro Valley sophomore Hemeria De La Torre and Monte Vista Christian graduate Kayla Fullalove-Silveira each received some of the highest honors in the Pacific...
