Community discusses Watsonville hospital sale
Halsen Healthcare publicly announced its intention to buy the hospital from Tennessee-based Quorum Health Corporation in June, sparking concern it would remain under control of a profit-minded corporate entity.
‘These are our kids’: Hundreds gather to call for the end of detention centers
A who’s who of officials from the local, county and state level spoke to the hundreds circled around a makeshift altar in the Plaza’s front lawn — an acknowledgment of the indigenous people of Watsonville, according to organizers.
Food, What?! named Nonprofit of the Year
Local youth empowerment and food justice organization Food, What?! has been honored as the California Nonprofit of the Year.
PVUSD strengthens ties with Latino Film Institute
For the past two years, PVUSD has worked with the institute, trying out some of its programs in local schools. Starlight Elementary and Cesar E. Chavez Middle School each created three original short films last year through YCP.
City sets guidelines for public art
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved guidelines for murals and other public art, but rejected the idea of a $200 application processing fee.
Van’s Shoes finds new location
Owner Jim van Lanen said the move comes as an adjustment to the market, especially in that “more people and buying goods online.”
Try This | July 12, 2019
A weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes,
coffee shops and the like.
Pajaro Valley High senior announces run for school board
Eriberto Estrada went to his first Pajaro Valley Unified School District board meeting during his sophomore year at Pajaro Valley High School.
He says...
