City’s initial pandemic budget report brings optimism
WATSONVILLE—The Covid-19 pandemic has not yet been as harsh on Watsonville’s economy as predicted, but Finance Department Director Cindy Czerwin at Tuesday’s City Council meeting said it is still too early to “feel totally confident” about the City’s financial future.
The City’s sales tax revenues...
County reopens sexual assault examiner program
SANTA CRUZ—Santa Cruz County now has another tool to help survivors of sexual assault.
The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) program, a team of nurses trained to recognize, document and collect evidence from patients, resumed operations at Dominican Hospital on Aug. 24 after a three-year...
Pajaronian joins donation campaign Santa Cruz Gives
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaronian this year has jumped on the growing digital giving movement Santa Cruz Gives, the first crowdsourcing website for multiple Santa Cruz County nonprofits.
The campaign, which launched for its fifth holiday season Wednesday, raises funds for 37 selected nonprofits via SantaCruzGives.org, where donors...
SC Warriors donate masks to Loaves and Fishes
WATSONVILLE—The Santa Cruz Warriors’ season ended more than seven months ago—it was cut short due to the Covid-19 pandemic—but the NBA G League franchise has found different ways to score points in the Santa Cruz County.
Team mascot Mav’Riks on Oct. 12 dropped off a...
¿Cuando necesitas usar tu máscara facial? Aqui tenemos las respuestas
A partir del 25 de Abril, residentes del Condado de Santa Cruz mayores de 12 años deben usar máscaras faciales (tapabocas) cuando estén en público en negocios esenciales para proteger la comunidad del coronavirus.
Las personas pueden estar infectadas con COVID-19 y no tener ningún...
Las restricciones de playa del Condado de Santa Cruz terminan
SANTA CRUZ—Diciendo que "la gente ya no estaba dispuesta a ser gobernada," Gail Newel, Oficial de Salud del Condado de Santa Cruz, dijo el Jueves que las restricciones diarias de playa del condado se eliminarán hoy.
Las playas del condado han estado prohibidas entre las...
Massive Watsonville mosaic moves into second phase
WATSONVILLE—The second phase of “Watsonville Brillante,” a five-year community art project spearheaded by local organization Community Arts Empowerment, kicked off this week.
Another 1,200-square-foot mosaic featuring the artwork of Watsonville-born artist Juan Fuentes is being situated on the six-story garage adjoining the Watsonville Civic Plaza....
Santa Cruz museum launches new virtual exhibit
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) has launched its first-ever virtual exhibition.
“Queer Santa Cruz: Stories of the LGBTQ+ Community in Santa Cruz County” was created with local organization Diversity Center Santa Cruz County. It includes photographs, videos, early queer...
St. Francis, Watsonville to meet for PCAL season opener | High...
St. Francis is hosting Watsonville this weekend for the anticipated start of Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North play.
The crosstown rivals will square off...
