State reports growing cannabis revenue
California’s cannabis industry generated $144.2 million in the second quarter of 2019, a jump from the first quarter, and a promising indicator for an industry many local jurisdictions saw as a cash cow for tax revenue when voters legalized marijuana in 2016.
Photo story: Udon Noodle Night approaching
These cooks use fans to cool off fresh udon noodles at the Watsonville Buddhist Temple in a previous photo.
Udon Noodle Night is slated for March 1 at the Watsonville Buddhist Temple. The $10 per bowl ticket is good for dine-in or take out....
Watsonville awarded $39 million grant for new METRO transit center
The City of Watsonville, in partnership with Santa Cruz METRO and MidPen Housing, has been awarded a $39 million state grant to help build a new affordable housing and transit-centered development in downtown Watsonville.
The funding, awarded through the state’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities...
Duty, Honor, Country: Watsonville celebrates its veterans
WATSONVILLE—With police vehicles leading the way—their emergency lights flashing bright in the late-morning sun—a squad of Boy Scouts, U.S. Naval Sea Cadets and military veterans marched down East Lake Avenue Friday to kick off Watsonville’s annual Veterans Day ceremony.
The parade ended at the Henry...
Watsonville man dies in motorcycle crash
A 31-year-old Watsonville man died Friday night when he crashed his motorcycle on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz.
PVUSD to begin superintendent search, appoint interim
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday are scheduled to appoint an interim leader to fill the vacancy when current Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez leaves on June 30.
Clint Rucker, who currently serves as the district’s Chief Business Officer, will take the...
PHOTO: Mariachi for Pajaro
Local musical group, Mariachi Ilusion, performs Saturday night at the Mello Center as part the Mariachi Concert, a benefit for the flood victims of Pajaro. Presented by Activities 4 All, the two-hour show featured singers, dancers, instrumentalists and special guests Mariachi Mexico de Gilroy...
Photo story: Watsonville Police investigate DUI crash
Watsonville Police investigate a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on East Lake Avenue. WPD said a Pajaro man was driving west on Eastlake Avenue just after 5 PM in a Toyota Camry east of Tuttle Avenue. At one point, he slammed into a parked Toyota...
Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Race for Football League Titles Tightens, Update...
In this week’s episode, Juan Reyes and John Devine will recap Week 7 of the high school and junior college football season, along with...
