Repairs to start up on Soquel Drive in Aptos
Beginning Monday, the Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works will reduce traffic flow along Soquel Drive at Aptos Street to one lane to repair the road damaged by winter storms.
Central Coast untouched in Newsom’s clampdown on bars, restaurants
SACRAMENTO—California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered bars and restaurants in 19 counties to close their indoor dining options for at least three weeks, as the state faces increasing cases of Covid-19 and residents plan for the busy July 4 weekend.
The state saw 5,898...
Big rains move on; warmer days ahead
CENTRAL COAST—Heavy rains drenched the Central Coast at the start of the week, but forecasters say wet weather has largely drifted south, opening the curtain for warmer, sunny days.
While areas of the Central Coast dealt with isolated flooding, a few down trees and a...
Grand Jury reports probe government response, homelessness, risk preparedness
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Grand Jury every year investigates different aspects of local government and civic operations throughout the county, and its findings typically produce detailed reports of positives and negatives found during the investigations.
But while those investigated are required to respond...
Watsonville native celebrates Bay Area premiere of play
On July 11, "Hold These Truths" will have its Bay Area premier at TheatreWorks Sillicon Valley.
Slice Project’s White Bugatti a change of pace | Try This
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FOOD: Slice Project's White Bugatti
It seems like each time I’ve visited the Slice Project, 300 Main St., their pizza has improved. I’ve been a big...
Pajaro Valley Arts’ annual fundraising exhibit opens Jan. 22
WATSONVILLE—Last year, Pajaro Valley Arts’ annual “Take Aways: Art To Go!” fundraising exhibit earned a record-breaking $43,000.
The organization hopes to once again top itself in 2020.
“This is our one big fundraiser of the year,” said Chris Miroyan, who is co-curating this year’s exhibit with...
Letters to the Editor Nov. 14-20
PVUSD cuts necessary
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District is finally being forced to face financial reality. Many of the positions now being eliminated were...
