Bilicich, Acosta vying for District 7 City Council seat
Editor’s note: This is the second of two stories on the race for Watsonville City Council seats in the Nov. 3 election. Kristal Salcido and Maria Orozco, who represent districts 4 and 3 respectively, are running uncontested and will be appointed in lieu of...
90-year old celebrated for helping new parents
A woman who has spent more than four decades making care packages for new parents at Watsonville Community Hospital was feted for her work on Aug. 21.
The celebration, held in the hospital’s lactation room, had a dual purpose.
Joyce Pearce, who would turn 90 the...
Mexican sculptures get outdoor stage around Salinas
Eight large and colorful sculptures that were inspired by Mexican folk art have been installed around the city of Salinas as part of a world travelling exhibit.
“Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico” touches on magical realism through colorful mythical creatures, all created by...
PVUSD, teachers reach tentative labor agreement
This story was updated at 8:20pm on Aug. 27
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District and its teachers union have reached a tentative labor agreement after nearly a year of negotiations.
The agreement between PVUSD and the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers comes after months of...
PVUSD board honors longtime coach Roland Hedgpeth
Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Hedgpeth is a former coach. He still coaches for Watsonville High School.
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved naming Watsonville High School’s athletic facility to honor longtime...
Driscoll’s names new CEO
Driscoll’s announced Tuesday that Brie Reiter Smith has been named chief executive officer of the Watsonville-based berry company, succeeding Soren Bjorn.
The company made the announcement in a press release, but stated there would be no further information released on the decision.
Smith, who has served...
Felon arrested with firearms, suppressors, ammunition and methamphetamine
An investigation that began with a traffic stop accelerated when investigators found multiple firearms, firearm suppressors, high-capacity magazines, ammunition, firearm manufacturing components and methamphetamine in a Monterey County residence.
Richard Orin Johnson was charged with manufacture or possession of an undetectable firearm, assembling a firearm...
Man arrested after standoff
A Watsonville man was arrested Friday morning after he reportedly threatened people with a knife.
Juan Carlos Aparicio, 23, was arrested and booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail, where he is facing charges for brandishing a weapon, trespassing, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting...
‘Catz remain unbeaten to begin fall campaign | Girls flag football
Temperatures will finally begin to drop after a couple of scorching days hit the Central Coast unexpectedly this week.
The only thing not cooling down...
