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October 25, 2025

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.

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.

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.

Bill Sunderland Auto Shop named for former longtime teacher

Almost a half-century after Bill Sunderland began teaching auto shop at Watsonville High School, his former classroom will now bear his name.

Murder suspect posts bail

A Watsonville man who allegedly shot and killed a fleeing burglary suspect outside his residence in June was released from Santa Cruz County Jail after posting bail, jail records showed.

Watsonville artist creates, funds high school scholarship

When artist Jessica Carrasco moved from her hometown of Watsonville to San Jose for college, she immediately noticed a prevalence of the iconic Santa Cruz Skateboards logo.

Pajaro Valley’s Croatian ties recognized

The Watsonville City Council welcomed two dignitaries from Croatia on Tuesday as it established a sister city with Cavtat.

Man suspected of felony sex crimes arrested at gunpoint

Watsonville Police conduct a high-risk car stop on South Green Valley Road Tuesday where officers snared a man suspected of felony sex crimes about a year ago in the Watsonville area.

PHOTO: Watsonville Community Band celebrates 72 years

The Watsonville Community Band celebrated its 72nd anniversary recently with a birthday cake.

SC District Attorney: No Brown Act violation

The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s office will not pursue the case against five Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustees who were accused of violating open meeting laws.
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Letters to the editor Oct. 24-30

Teachers are educators, not activists In a recent opinion piece, the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers expressed concern on being silenced in the classroom. PVUSD...

Supervisors table Kratom ban

Mixing Bowl: Ceviche