Panel to discuss current state of democracy
“Saving Democracy” will take place June 29 at Twin Lakes Church’s Monschke Hall, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive in Aptos, from 7-9 p.m.
E.A. Hall unveils ‘fab lab’
About one year ago, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees approved a plan to create “21st century learning spaces” throughout the district, where students could create projects by weaving their lessons with technology and by working closely with their peers.
Police: No major issues on Fourth of July
Watsonville Police released its statistics Thursday for the Fourth of July holiday, which show a dip in calls for service compared to the previous year.
Pharmacy robbery suspect nabbed in Oakland
WATSONVILLE—A man suspected of robbing the Walgreens store in Watsonville was arrested in Oakland Sunday.
Watsonville police said the suspect, Elben Ramos, 26, entered the pharmacy at Walgreens on Freedom Boulevard around 7am on Saturday. He jumped over the counter and filled a bag with...
City Council approves 103 new apartments, more than half ‘affordable’
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council approved two housing developments at its Tuesday night meeting, paving the way for 103 new apartments on two of the city’s major arterial roads.
Both projects nearly received unanimous approvals. Bill and Neva Hansen’s 50-unit, market-rate apartment complex on Main Street,...
Highway 1 in Big Sur reopens
MONTEREY COUNTY—The winding and hilly Highway 1 with dramatic views of the rocky Pacific shore of California has reopened after being severed by a powerful storm in January.
Caltrans spokesperson Colin Jones said that Highway 1 at Rat Creek in Monterey County opened one week...
County launches intervention team
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday heard a report on a new program created to help some of the county’s most recalcitrant criminals.
Stepping up for veterans
Cold autumn rain did not dissuade a group of roughly two-dozen veterans who gathered Monday morning at Natural Bridges State Park for a 10-mile walk to Britannia Arms restaurant in Capitola.
The annual Journey for Change Veterans Day walk, launched about two decades ago, is...
PVUSD’s back-to-school plan shelved, for now
WATSONVILLE—After Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday moved most counties in California into the “Widespread” or purple tier of Covid-19 restrictions—saying he was pulling an “emergency brake” on efforts to reopen the state—school districts across the state followed suit.
Pajaro Valley Unified School District was planning...
Watsonville’s Diego Guillen named Mission Division’s top offensive player | All-PCAL...
The Watsonville High boys soccer team had one unforgettable season this past winter by collecting not one, but three championship trophies.
It began with a...
