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About Town, Week of Feb. 25

Observations from around the Pajaro Valley.

New School celebrates 25 years

Students and their families joined faculty, administrators and both New School founders to celebrate the milestone.

Looking for a stable location: Pregnant Mare Rescue moves horses

Pregnant Mare Rescue on Larkin Valley Road is looking for a new location, a problem compounded by the high cost of land in California.

Pedestrian killed on Highway 9

A 22-year-old male pedestrian died Thursday afternoon when he was struck by a car on Highway 9.

Best of the Pajaro Valley 2018 results out now. Pick up today's paper!

The February 22nd issue of the Register-Pajaronian features a special "Best Of" publication listing the voters choice for best businesses in the Pajaro Valley.

Community briefs, Feb. 22, 2019

Community briefs, Feb. 22, 2019

City: New funding sources could not replace sunsetting sales tax

With Watsonville's Measure G sunsetting in 2021 and an uncertain economic landscape in the near future, city officials are hoping voters will once again jump on board if the measure is placed on a future ballot for renewal.

Soquel water rates to rise

The Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a five-year rate hike for its customers, which district officials say was created to help the district better maintain its aquifer supplies, fund ongoing operations and prevent saltwater intrusion caused by groundwater overdraft.

Science off the edge: City holds annual Egg Drop contest

Hundreds of contestants lined up in the alley next to the Watsonville Civic Plaza building Wednesday afternoon to test their skills at engineering.

Croatian dignitaries tour Watsonville

Two dignitaries from Cavtat, Croatia visited Watsonville on Thursday, during which they visited the police and fire stations, the library and recycling plant.
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 28-Dec. 4

Medina ‘not shrinking back’ after Lelieur letter Mr. Lelieur’s letter (Nov. 21-28, p. 8) tries to present a clear picture of the PVUSD Nov. 12...