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District sets groundbreaking date for PV High sports field

Nearly 15 years after students first walked onto its campus, with generations of athletes forced to practice at other schools, Pajaro Valley High School will break ground on its athletic field on April 15, PVUSD spokeswoman Alicia Jimenez confirmed Monday.

About Town, Week of Feb. 11

Observations from around the Pajaro Valley.

Hundreds march in peace rally

The 25th annual Peace and Unity March filed through Watsonville Sunday during a break in stormy weather to mark the gang-related deaths of more than 90 people both in Watsonville and Salinas.

Two injured in La Selva plane crash

Two people were transported by air ambulance Saturday after the plane they were flying crashed on the runway near Monterey Bay Academy.

Community briefs, Feb. 8, 2019

Community briefs, Feb. 8, 2019

Carrie’s Dream fundraiser to be held Sunday

The Fifth Annual Carrie’s Dream Dance Scholarship Showcase and Auction will take place this Sunday at Aptos High School.

Dead body found on Manresa Beach

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a woman’s body was found on Manresa Beach Friday morning.

LAFCO hires new executive officer

The Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Cruz County announced Joe Serrano as its next executive officer.

Monte Vista middle schoolers present projects

Sixth-graders at Monte Vista Christian School participated in the annual Make A Change Project Showcase on Wednesday.

Knights of Columbus makes annual donation

The Knights of Columbus Council 11804 is known for its annual Tootsie Roll Drive, a six-week effort at five local Catholic churches.
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New leadership, shared priorities: Investing in the future of public safety

As we begin a new year, I want to reflect on the direction of public safety in Watsonville and the leadership helping guide that...