New historical novel explores Watsonville’s Croatian history
Author Barbara King was holding an event at Kelly’s Books for her novel “The California Immigrant” when inspiration for her next project, “The Apple King,” struck.
A woman approached her and recommended that King read a book called “Blossoms Into Gold,” which follows the history...
Fired PVUSD chief: Board president used unofficial Zoom account for private meeting
Before Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board President Georgia Acosta called for a vote to oust Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez, she sent a non-district authorized Zoom link to her fellow board members for the closed-session meeting.
Local nursery buzzing amidst pandemic, winter months
With most people staying close to home during the pandemic, looking for things to do and ways to stay safe, local nurseries have seen an uptick in customers. Stay-at-home orders have prompted many to find new hobbies—and gardening has been a popular choice.
Sierra Azul...
Meeting set to reconsider Rodriguez’ termination
In what is expected to be another contentious chapter in a saga that has rocked the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, the Board of Trustees will meet Sunday at 3pm with a three-item agenda that includes reinstating ousted Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez.
PVUSD trustees to vote on rescinding Superintendent’s termination
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees late Friday night tabled an effort to appoint an interim superintendent after a trustee reconsidered an earlier vote to fire district Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez.
Tension, infighting at PVUSD board meeting
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees has convened Friday afternoon for a special meeting to discuss appointing an interim superintendent.
The board is meeting tonight to select a replacement for Michelle Rodriguez, who was abruptly fired Wednesday.
But the board has broken into...
Photo: PG&E truck overturns after hillside gives way
A large section of Valencia School Road in Aptos slid down a hillside, taking a PG&E utility truck along with it just past midnight on Thursday.
A 50-foot swath of asphalt road and earth gave way, making the road impassable.
California Highway Patrol officer...
‘Steady’ coach Gene Johnson dies
WATSONVILLE–Gene Johnson, who coached nearly six decades in Santa Cruz County, died Jan. 14, two days shy of his 95th birthday.
He spent the last year and a half at Valley Convalescent Hospital in Watsonville with his wife, Doris, where they celebrated their 73rd anniversary...
Hampton Inn set to open in March
WATSONVILLE — The new Hampton Inn & Suites on Lee Road is slated for an early March opening.
Owner Juggy Tut said he is excited about the doors finally swinging open at the 112-room, four-story inn that has largely been constructed during the pandemic.
“We’re looking...
Man arrested for felony vandalism, weapons charges
A Watsonville man suspected of being a gang member was arrested Tuesday for felony vandalism after allegedly scrawling graffiti on a public mural.
Police seeking 12-year-old couple on lam
Watsonville police Saturday were looking for a 12-year-old girl who took her mothers car and went on the run with her 12-year-old boyfriend, and...
