PHOTO: Dahlia Show returns
The public enjoys viewing hundreds of blooms at the annual Dahlia Show in downtown Santa Cruz Saturday put on by the Monterey Bay Dahlia Society.
Council approves self-storage facility near airport
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council on Jan. 17 unanimously approved the construction of a new self-storage facility to be located in the long abandoned, weed-choked parking lot between Watsonville Municipal Airport and the Community Hospital.
Located at 70 Nielsen St., the facility—called Crocker’s Lockers—will offer 1,072...
Local students learn about strawberry growing
MacQuiddy Elementary students were given a special treat Friday when local farmer Javier Zamora visited during lunch break to teach them about strawberries.
U.S. readies small-business grants as PPP nears end
The federal government is preparing to open two new industry-specific small-business relief programs, one of them months in the works, as its signature pandemic aid effort, the Paycheck Protection Program, nears its end.
The Small Business Administration said it hopes to start taking applications by...
County Supervisors declare local emergency
In a brief special meeting Friday, three Santa Cruz County Supervisors declared a local emergency, which will allow officials to request state and federal assistance for the damages from the heavy surf, winds and storm surge on Dec. 23 and 24.
The waves broke away...
PVUSD board comments called antisemitic
The Times of Israel and the Anti Defamation League have labeled as antisemitic comments made on April 16 by two Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board trustees.
In addition, Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Faris Sabbah has denounced the comments.
During that meeting, the board...
Police interrupt burglary spree
WATSONVILLE—A Watsonville woman is in custody on multiple charges of burglary and attempted burglary at residences and businesses throughout Watsonville.
Her crime spree came to a halt early Sunday when she was interrupted by Watsonville Police after they spotted her attempting to break into a...
Pajaro Valley High teachers ready to file staff shortage complaint
WATSONVILLE—A group of teachers from Pajaro Valley High School is planning to file a complaint with their school, citing an ongoing teacher shortage they say causes a threat to student health and safety and makes their jobs untenable.
The teachers filing the Williams complaints say...
County kicks off in-person voting
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Clerk/Registrar of Voters has opened in-person voting centers throughout Santa Cruz County for the June 7 Primary Election.
Voters may cast ballots at any of the following locations:
•Watsonville City Clerk’s Office, 275 Main St., fourth floor
•Temple Beth El, 3055...
‘Catz football claws their way back to beat MVC | Weeklys...
Watsonville sophomore Noel Navarro had three rushing touchdowns, and the Wildcatz defeated Monte Vista Christian, 42-41, in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North football...
