La elegibilidad para vacunas se amplía el 1 de abril
Todos los adultos de California de 50 años o más serán elegibles para una vacuna a partir del 1 de abril, y todos los mayores de 16 años serán elegibles a partir del 15 de abril, anunció el estado el jueves.
El cambio en la...
Cooper family buys two dealerships
WATSONVILLE—The family that owns Chevrolet Watsonville has purchased two new neighboring dealerships, giving it the lion’s share of the sales on Auto Center Drive.
The Cooper family closed the deal on Wednesday for Monterey Bay Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Mid Bay Ford Lincoln.
The family...
Suspect nabbed in stolen PVUSD vehicle
Watsonville Police officer Gustavo Zamora leads Alura Castillo, 26, to a patrol car Tuesday after police stopped her in an alleged stolen vehicle.
Watsonville High Hall of Fame inductees honored for 2023
The Watsonville High School Foundation on May 12 honored this year’s inductees into the school’s Hall of Fame.
The awards ceremony was launched in 1986 as a way to showcase the achievements of Wildcatz alumni.
This year’s honorees are Charles Johnston, who graduated in 1961, and...
Strawberries once again take top spot as crop values rise
MONTEREY COUNTY—Monterey County agriculture’s gross production value bounced back by 4.8% in 2021 to just over $4.1 billion, despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic that also resulted in supply chain shortages.
This increase represents a $190 million rise from 2020, when the gross production value was...
Savory crepes from Mr. Z’s | Try This
Johanna Miller
Food: Savory crepes from Mr. Z’s
Mr. Z’s Crepes and Teas is one of a handful of businesses to recently arrive at The Hanger, a new complex near Watsonville Airport. I’ve already been out to grab one of their tasty bubble teas. This week...
County pledges $5 million for Watsonville hospital purchase
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Santa Cruz County has committed $5 million to help a local group of healthcare professionals purchase Watsonville Community Hospital’s operations.
The County’s Board of Supervisors passed the item without comment, since it was on the consent agenda.
The Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project (PVHDP)...
PHOTO: International Festival draws a crowd
Crowds gathered in downtown Watsonville Sunday for the 18th annual St. Patrick's International Festival.
Suspected shark bite victim’s body recovered
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman who died after reportedly being bitten by a shark as 55-year-old Erica Fox.
Sheriff’s officials...
