Obon Festival returns to Watsonville Buddhist Temple
The Watsonville Buddhist Temple will once again host its annual Obon Festival Sunday.
Watsonville hospital buyer to be known soon
The Board of Directors of Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust is meeting tonight to decide whether to move forward on making the purchase, with a public announcement to follow shortly thereafter. The nonprofit has until Sunday to make a decision.
Romo Park up for lease
Once home to the Stoesser Building, the lot has been empty since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake caused irreparable damage to the historic structure in the heart of Watsonville’s downtown.
Sculpture, painting and photography on display in county building
The work of five artists is currently on exhibit at the Santa Cruz County Government Building, hosted by the Arts Council Santa Cruz County.
Couple caught with nearly four pounds of illegal drugs
Paul Garcia, 30, and Allison Nault, 22, face numerous drug and weapon-related charges.
Watsonville Relay for Life eclipses $100K for second year
Watsonville’s yearly event has raised roughly $1.4 million over its 17-year run, including last year’s $115,207 total.
Watsonville man shot, killed by camper after breaking into tent
A Watsonville man was shot and killed Thursday in Stanislaus National Forest at Deadman’s Campground.
Community discusses Watsonville hospital sale
Halsen Healthcare publicly announced its intention to buy the hospital from Tennessee-based Quorum Health Corporation in June, sparking concern it would remain under control of a profit-minded corporate entity.
‘These are our kids’: Hundreds gather to call for the end of detention centers
A who’s who of officials from the local, county and state level spoke to the hundreds circled around a makeshift altar in the Plaza’s front lawn — an acknowledgment of the indigenous people of Watsonville, according to organizers.
Turley, Flynn tapped as PVUSD President and Vice-President
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Thursday appointed Carol Turley as board President, and Joy Flynn as vice-president.
The 6–1 vote...
