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Local authors celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Two local authors will pay a visit to Kelly’s Books on Sept. 14 for an event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Watsonville earns Cultural District Designation

Downtown Watsonville has always boasted strong multicultural roots and a rich community of artists, small businesses and residents that care deeply about their community. Now, the state of California does, too. The California Arts Council has named downtown Watsonville one of the state’s newest officially designated...

County will purchase West Marine building, consolidate Watsonville services

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WATSONVILLE—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to purchase properties on Westridge Drive in Watsonville, and to relocate several county services there. The move, which will consolidate five separate departments into a building at 500 Westridge Drive, is expected...

County showcases new mental health facility

WATSONVILLE—Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Services showed off its new South County facility Friday, a building that has allowed the agency to more than double its space and bring an expanded offering of mental health services to the Watsonville area. The building at 1430 Freedom...

Watsonville native plans to transform Corralitos restaurant

WATSONVILLE—Jesus Montejano is eager to put his skills to use for the community he calls home. After recently graduating with honors from Cabrillo College’s business program, Montejano has set his sights on transforming a restaurant located next to the iconic Five Mile House on the...

Photo Gallery | Aug. 30, 2019

The Pajaronian Photo Gallery, Aug. 30, 2019

College Lake water right approved

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In a unanimous decision, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) approved Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency’s (PV Water) water right application for the College Lake Integrated Resources Management Project. The approval, coming nearly four years after application submittal, means that PV Water will have...

Motorcyclist injured in crash; purse thief targets victim

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WATSONVILLE—A Watsonville man suffered major injuries Friday morning after his motorcycle struck a vehicle while traveling on Highway 1. In the aftermath of the crash, a woman stole a purse from one of the vehicles involved in the crash, California Highway Patrol Officer Sam...

Royal Oaks animal sanctuary reeling from floods

ROYAL OAKS—For seven years, Little Hill Sanctuary (LHS) in Royal Oaks has been rescuing animals from abuse, neglect and slaughter, while teaching the public about animal agriculture and plant-based living. The nonprofit shelter, nestled on a steep hill off of Maher Road, is home...

About Town, Week of Nov. 25

Nov. 27, 2019 Tarmo Hannula: Watsonville fire engineer Larry Chin hung up his helmet and boots early this morning for the final time after serving this community for 29 years. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Larry many times with my job, at house...
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