Santa Cruz Police investigating ‘suspicious object’
UPDATE, 4:45pm: The suspicious item that caused several streets to be closed in Santa Cruz late Wednesday morning was not a threat, the Santa Cruz Police Department said.
Officers from SCPD, and the Santa Cruz County bomb team, responded to a report of a pipe...
Police, firefighters busy over holiday weekend
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—As hundreds of people across Santa Cruz County set off an arsenal of fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend—both the illegal and the “safe-and-sane” variety that were allowed in the cities of Watsonville and Capitola—the county’s southernmost city saw several serious...
Red Cross issues emergency call for blood donors
A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now to prevent a blood shortage.
More high-density housing could be in Watsonville’s future
Editor’s note: This is the second entry in a multi-part series concerning housing in the Pajaro Valley. For the first part see the Sept. 13 edition of The Pajaronian or click here.
WATSONVILLE—Perhaps one of the biggest reasons why Watsonville struggles to keep up with its growing...
Watsonville Film Festival announces new series
The Watsonville Film Festival will present the "Healthy Community Film Series" in the fall, hosting local and international filmmakers, panels with local experts and family activities.
PV Health Trust to purchase Watsonville Community Hospital
The Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust announced Thursday that it will purchase Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) from current owner, Quorum Health.
Aptos continues to grind despite rocky start | High school flag...
To be the best, one must beat the best.
Aptos might not be there quite just yet as their 2-4 overall record indicates.
However, third-year head...
