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All-You-Can-Eat Udon Feed (Feb. 1)
The Watsonville Buddhist Temple will hold its annual “All-You-Can-Eat” Udon Feed. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Also available, at additional cost, will be onigiri (rice balls), a variety of desserts, cha shu (bbq pork), and beverages. For...
Santa Cruz police investigating county’s 3rd homicide of 2021
SANTA CRUZ—A man died of multiple injuries early Sunday on Emeline Avenue at Highway 1.
Around 6am Santa Cruz police were called to the 700 block of Emeline Avenue just under the Highway 1 overcrossing, according to the Santa Cruz Police Department. They found a...
Watsonville City Council, Monterey County Supervisors signal support for immigrants
The Watsonville City Council and the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday both unanimously passed resolutions to support the immigrant community, days before reelected President Donald Trump prepares to retake the office on Jan. 20.
Trump has promised a hardline stance on immigrants, including...
‘Born and Raised in Watsonville’ Scholarship deadlines April 29
WATSONVILLE—Since 2019, local artist Jessica Carrasco has organized the Born and Raised in Watsonville scholarship, aiming to support youth while spreading positivity about her hometown.
The scholarship is funded through sales of Carrasco’s line of Watsonville-themed stickers and other fundraising efforts in the community.
Students can...
Heavy rains to move on
CENTRAL COAST—Heavy rain has drenched the Central Coast over the past few days leading to evacuations, road closures and flooding.
While the first half of January was dry, leaving the window open for fears of a drought, the powerful rains have ushered in a new...
PVUSD requires ethnic studies for graduation
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to add ethnic studies as a graduation requirement, a move that comes on the heels of a failed attempt by state lawmakers to create a similar statewide rule earlier...
Aromas fire destroys three structures, closes roads and school
A wood pile along Quarry Road in Aromas that caught fire early Tuesday morning led to power lines down and road closures.
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reported that the fire broke out around 2am on the 200 block of Quarry Road.
Cal Fire Battalion Chief David...
Honoring community service
On March 28, local artist Judy Stabile was among seven people who were honored for community service during the annual Cesar Chavez Awards ceremony.
Stabile, who volunteers with Pajaro Valley Arts, said she was honored to receive the award.
“The awardees were nominated for community service,”...
Former Major Leaguer John Bowker named new baseball coach at MVC
Monte Vista Christian School earlier this month announced that former Major League Baseball player John Bowker was named the new head coach of the...
