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PHOTO: Freedom Rotary installs benches at school

Freedom Rotary Club completed its community service project Saturday at Linscott Charter School.

Supreme Court bans employment discrimination based on sexuality, gender identity

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Supreme Court made a historic ruling Monday, determining employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is prohibited under federal law. The decision is the most significant victory for LGBTQ rights in the U.S. since the legalization of...

R-P Photo Gallery, July 5, 2019

Register-Pajaronian Photo Gallery, July 5, 2019

Restaurant, bar approved for Aviation Way

The Watsonville Planning Commission unanimously approved a restaurant and bar near the Watsonville Municipal Airport on Tuesday.

Heightened surveillance

During most contacts with the public, police officers activate the tiny cameras, which are affixed magnetically to the front of their uniforms. The video is then downloaded at the end of their shifts.

Wall, Nichols, Acosta coming out ahead in COE races

Santa Cruz County Elections
Editor's note: Updated results of this race can be found here. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Alyssa Wall has taken a large lead over opponent Brad Williams in the race for the seven-member Santa Cruz County Office of Education (COE) board Trustee Area 5. According to the votes...

City Council approves contract for license plate reader cameras, adds 17 more

A close-up image of a Flock license plate reader.
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday renewed the contract for 20 license plate reader cameras—and despite community opposition added 17 additional ones—for a $251,000, two-year contract. Council members voted 5-2 in favor of the new contract, with Mayor Maria Orozco and Councilwoman Vanessa Quiroz-Carter dissenting. The...

County observes Juneteenth | About Town

Friday was Juneteenth, a day celebrated with events around the country, including a peaceful march in Santa Cruz to commemorate the historic day. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Senator Elizabeth Warren stacked up the right...

Felon arrested with gun after restaurant lockdown

Watsonville Police arrested a man Sunday afternoon after a witness saw him with a gun outside of a popular family restaurant.

Watsonville Hospital nurses plan second demonstration

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WATSONVILLE—Two weeks ago, a group of nurses from Watsonville Community Hospital held a roadside demonstration in an attempt to stop hospital officials from increasing nurse-to-patient ratios. They were expected to be back Wednesday, starting at 3:30pm, for a second similar demonstration on Airport Boulevard. Their...
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Letters to the Editor, March 27-April 2

Regarding benefit caps The local teacher’s union, PVFT, has been loudly crying during negotiations with the school district, PVUSD, to not put a cap on...