Watsonville celebrates national reading event
Eager students, teachers, and faculty gathered with community volunteers in the library at Ann Soldo Elementary School Friday afternoon to share in the joy of reading.
Fleeing felon causes seven-vehicle crash
A Watsonville man suspected of several armed robberies was arrested Friday after a dramatic chase that ended with a crash involving seven vehicles on San Andreas Road.
Pablo Barreto leaving Watsonville for Salinas Fire Department
Watsonville Fire Chief Pablo Barreto has accepted a position with the Salinas Fire Department, and will continue his position here through March 15.
Woman arrested for felony vandalism
A Santa Cruz woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly slashing 25 tires on vehicles parked on the 2800 block of Soquel Avenue on Feb. 16.
PV trustees approve plan for free eye tests, glasses
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to provide free vision screenings at most of its elementary schools, and free glasses to students who need them.
City exceeds climate goals
Only two months into 2019, Watsonville has exceeded its carbon emission reduction goal, Assistant Public Works Director Michelle Templeton told the council Tuesday.
Serial rooftop burglary suspect nabbed
A suspected serial burglar was arrested Tuesday after surveillance footage helped officers identify and arrest the 32-year-old man who’d developed a reputation of breaking into businesses through the roof.
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...
