Dance performance hits the Mello
The 17th annual Cultural Caliente! Dance Concert, which serves as a scholarship fundraiser, will feature a wealth of dances including hip-hop, folklorico, modern, cha cha, tango, on top of a mix of local dance groups. It runs Friday at the Mello Center, 250 East Beach St., at 7 p.m.
PV Quilt Show returns to Fairgrounds Saturday
Special events
Clam Chowder Cook-Off (Feb. 22-23)
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk welcomes the 39th annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off. The popular fundraiser for Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department is a two-day event, with amateur chefs competing on Feb. 22 and professional chefs the...
Man suspected of stealing vehicle arrested
A Watsonville man was arrested Tuesday morning after investigators linked him to a vehicle that was stolen over the weekend.
City’s youth art contest still open for submissions
WATSONVILLE—The City of Watsonville is currently holding a special art contest for local youth, and there is still a week left for pieces to be submitted.
The “Thankful Youth Art Contest” aims to inspire young people in the Pajaro Valley to share their creativity through...
Watsonville group rallies to address Covid-19 concerns about upcoming celebrations
WATSONVILLE—To say Watsonville City Councilman Francisco “Paco” Estrada had mixed feelings about the emergence of the four Covid-19 ‘clusters’ in Watsonville would be an understatement.
The spike in cases was traced back to four separate family gatherings during Mother’s Day weekend, including one in which...
PVUSD: Strong voter support for possible bond
Pajaro Valley Unified School District would likely have enough voter support for a $315 million bond if it went on the November 2024 ballot.
That was the message to the Board of Trustees Wednesday from Dale Scott, whose eponymous consultancy company conducted a straw poll...
Film crew hits Watsonville
Anyone passing through the streets of downtown Watsonville for the next few nights may notice a crew shooting for an upcoming film.
The production includes a car rigged with cameras and lights, and will take place in local restaurants and wetlands.
The film is “They Know...
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ—A Santa Cruz man died Thursday evening when he was struck by a car as he attempted to walk across heavily-traveled Mission Street.
Santa Cruz Police spokeswoman Joyce Blaschke said officers initially responded to a call regarding a vehicle-pedestrian collision at the intersection of...
MVC rallies to beat Soledad in non-league thriller | High school...
In just his second start at the varsity level, Monte Vista Christian junior Evan Vessey was given the keys to drive his team home...
