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Rebuild, improvements planned for charred Muzzio Park

Reports of the arson caused a stir in the community on social media and emboldened city staff to give the structure a boost during the planned rebuild.

Fairy tales with a twist

Janie Scott, Director and Choreographer of Cabrillo Stage’s latest theater musical “Into the Woods,” admits she is a bit of a geek for Stephen Sondheim.

Fresh start

Ahn and his wife, Soon Ja, recently opened Kong’s Burgers & Café at El Pájaro Community Development Corporation’s Plaza Vigil business incubator in downtown Watsonville.

About Town, Week of July 22

Observations from the Pajaro Valley and beyond.

Hideout restaurant on the mend

Work is moving ahead on The Hideout restaurant that sustained massive damage in a fire in May.

2 cars hit by gunfire

Two vehicles were struck by gunfire Saturday morning while traveling on Highway 101.

Watsonville Library adds pop-up van

The converted 2019 Ford Transit Connect will be retrofitted with shelving to hold and display a variety of books, movies and music. It will also be equipped with internet access and a laptop so staff can register customers to help them check out materials and search the library’s catalog.

Dominican’s Women of Wellness Council receives $55,000 in funding

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has received an inaugural round of $55,000 in funding from the Women of Wellness Council, a women’s giving society.

Try This | July 19, 2019

A weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like.

Stage in construction at Watsonville’s City Plaza

Work got underway Tuesday in Watsonville’s City Plaza to remove long-standing vegetation near the center gazebo to make way for a new stage.
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Stuff the Bus campaign returns to help students facing homelessness

United Way Santa Cruz County and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education have launched the 17th annual Stuff the Bus campaign, with a...