Another PVUSD bond measure might be on the horizon
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday received an update on various Measure L projects, some of which were completed over the past few months.
The presentation included the completion of the long-awaited Pajaro Valley High School sports complex, and the...
Earthquake rumbles through Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST—A 3.3 magnitude earthquake rumbled through the Central Coast early Friday, shaking some from their sleep.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the temblor struck at 3:35am roughly 2.5 miles north-northwest of Aromas and about 7 miles east of Watsonville.
The USGS said there were...
Aptos’ girls soccer wins third straight with shutout | Weekly Roundup
APTOS—The Aptos High girls soccer team notched another shutout with an 8-0 win against Pacific Collegiate School on Saturday afternoon.
The Mariners’ defense has not allowed a goal in three straight games, having outscored opponents 20-0 during that span.
The Mariners were coming off a 7-0...
Local law enforcement professional publishes first novel
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—When Ed Delfin moved from the Philippines to the U.S. as a teenager, he was faced with more than just the usual challenges of a new immigrant. Settling in Watsonville, Delfin noticed immediately the underlying issues with gang violence and its effect...
Recall effort advances as Acosta calls for end to ‘Witch-hunt’ in response
WATSONVILLE—The group leading the drive to recall Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Georgia Acosta planned to file its petition Thursday, and organizers predict they will soon begin gathering the signatures needed to get the issue on the ballot.
“We’re primed and ready, we’re in...
Watsonville Library sponsors first-ever Poet Laureate Program
WATSONVILLE—When Alicia Martinez first took on the position of Interim Library Director for the Watsonville Public Library, bringing a Poet Laureate Program to the city was one of her goals.
On Tuesday those plans got underway: the library launched a nomination period, which will close...
Planning Commission upholds city’s scores for cannabis licenses
WATSONVILLE—In a decision that will likely head to the Watsonville City Council for another heated debate, the Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 4-3 to deny an appeal from a cannabis company that cried foul after missing out on one of the city’s three dispensary...
Folk art exhibit to benefit Botswana’s San Bushman
The colorful folk art of the San Bushman, an indigenous tribe in Botswana, is the focus of an exhibition and auction taking place Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 705 Front St. in Santa Cruz.
Bridge Street median project nears completion
WATSONVILLE—A three-phase, two-year project to beautify the lengthy median strip that divides the east and westbound lanes of Bridge Street will wrap up Thursday.
Michael Johnson of Watsonville’s landscape water conservation program said the project began in 2019 at Bridge Street and Joyce Drive. It...
Pajaro Valley Chamber aims for first-ever community cookbook
A new cookbook that will highlight treasured recipes from around the Pajaro Valley, from the time-tested, old faithful delights to the experiments that, at first try, ended in a stovetop disaster.
Drummed up by the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, the first-ever such...
Watsonville boys’ soccer extends win streak to three | Weeklys Sports...
Watsonville junior Justin Alfaro recorded a hat trick to help lift the boys’ soccer team to a 4-1 victory over Salinas in the teams’...
