Impromptu airshow in Watsonville
Being in the newsroom at the Pajaronian has been extraordinary these past few weeks with the outbreak of the global pandemic: COVID-19. We are hearing of big changes across the social spectrum, from schools cancelling classes to late night talk shows no longer having...
City Council approves manufacturing, processing of medical marijuana
WATSONVILLE — The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday narrowly approved an ordinance that will allow for the manufacturing and processing of medical marijuana products.
Lawsuit filed in 2016 shooting
The family of a 15-year-old who was shot to death in Watsonville last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and the County of Santa Cruz.
Dead bird tests positive for West Nile Virus
A dead bird found in Santa Cruz County tested positive for West Nile Virus, county health officials said Friday.
PVUSD, Food Bank partner in supporting families struggling with food insecurity
By Ford Kanzler, Special to the Pajaronian
The pandemic and the business closures that have come with it have hit many Watsonville residents hard. Two local institutions have stepped up to soften the blow.
After schools closed in mid-March of last year, Pajaro Valley Unified...
Watsonville Film Festival joins Bay Area organizations for film screening, concert in Plaza
WATSONVILLE—Mexican Independence Day is Sept. 16, and the Watsonville Film Festival (WFF) is teaming up with two Bay Area organizations to bring a celebratory event to the community.
Celebrando La Cultura, to be held Sept. 15-18, will include film, music and dance. It begins with...
Tri-county survey underway for Moss Landing Fire
The health departments of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties invite the public to participate in a community survey to gather information about potential health concerns related to the recent battery fires at the Vistra Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility.
Health officials encourage anyone...
Watsonville Police seize three guns in five days
WATSONVILLE—In a span of five days Watsonville Police seized three guns and made three arrests in Watsonville, said Michelle Pulido, spokeswoman for WPD.
On Wednesday a suspect pulled a gun on a man at a shopping center on the 1200 block of Main Street around...
Watsonville nursing facility sees 27 Covid-19 cases
WATSONVILLE—A total of 27 residents and six staff members of Watsonville Post Acute Center have tested positive for Covid-19 since July 19, and the facility has enacted several safety and infection protocols to try to combat the virus’ spread.
The most recent cases—two patients—were announced...
‘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...




















