A show of unity
Across Watsonville, throughout Santa Cruz County and around the U.S., people came out Tuesday to meet their neighbors, have dinner, play games and simply enjoy the late summer evening.
State’s largest recycling center closes
California’s largest operator of recycling redemption centers has closed all 284 of its locations statewide, further throwing into disarray an already upended industry.
A cafe come true
Twin sisters Jennifer DeVault and Erika Conrad made their dreams a reality earlier this year when they bought Cafe Ella from founder and previous owner Ella King.
Unknown substance sickens inmate, officers at jail
Several Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to guard the Main Jail were taken to the hospital Wednesday after they were exposed to an unknown substance.
Update: SC Police investigate 3 shootings in less than a week
The Santa Cruz Police Department is looking into three separate shooting incidents between July31 and Tuesday night.
Spanish language bookstore installed in Santa Cruz museum
The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) is home to a new exhibit unlike anything it’s hosted before.
County Supervisors move to reduce plastics
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday agreed to ban the sale of plastic water bottles at county facilities, and told Public Works staff to create an ordinance that would require a fee for single-use cups at food service establishments.
Bay Federal raises over $21,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
Bay Federal received CO-OP Financial Services’ Miracle Match in recognition for its fundraising methods.
Pedestrian dies on Hwy 1 near Watsonville
A 28-year-old Salinas man died late Monday night when he was struck by a car while walking on Highway 1 north of the city at this Vista Point freeway entrance.
Building their numbers at Graniterock’s Algebra Academy
One hundred and forty eighth graders are ratcheting up their math skills this week thanks to Graniterock’s Algebra Academy, which is celebrating its tenth year.
Prep Athletes of the Week: MVC’s Boston Ashe; St. Francis’ Maya...
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 8-14. Coaches and athletic directors are...
