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December 21, 2025

PV Water Board adopts Cost of Service Rate Study

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WATSONVILLE—On Feb. 17 the Board of Directors of the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency (PV Water) unanimously adopted the 2021 Cost of Service Rate Study and Resolution 2021-05. The move adopts procedures for public hearing, notice and protest concerning proposed revisions to charges for augmentation...

Trustees vote to spend one-time money

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a plan to use $19.4 million in one-time funds to repair roofs and bathrooms, replace furniture, purchase textbooks and help the district reduce its deficit spending.

Community briefs, Dec. 28, 2018

Community briefs, Dec. 28, 2018

Valencia Road work close

Santa Cruz County officials are working with utility companies to relocate phone and electricity lines, fiber optic cables and other utilities in preparation for installing a temporary bridge on Valencia Road, county spokesman Jason Hoppin said Monday.

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Monica Martinez to be first LGBTQ County Supervisor

When Monica Martinez is sworn in to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors in January, she will be one of two women to take seats on the dais in more than a decade. She will also be the first openly LGBTQ person to serve...

Fire damages structure in Capitola Village

Capitola firefighters early Christmas morning responded to a fire in a structure behind El Toro Bravo restaurant on the 100 of block of Monterey Avenue. According to Capitola Police Department,  emergency officials responded to the scent at about 5:10am. There were no injuries, and witnesses said...

Community events

Mello Center Student Concerts  ArtSmart Mello Center Shows are designed for elementary students to experience world-class artists in a theater setting. Tickets are $2 per seat. The performances are presented by Tandy Beal & Company. A registration form is available at bit.ly/4i5kwvW. The next performance is April 16,...

Grand jury investigates mental crisis response

The Santa Cruz County Grand Jury on Thursday released a report of how law enforcement officials and mental health workers respond to mental health crises, and made a handful of recommended changes.

Library launches reading program

The six-week Deanne Pernell Reading Mentors Program — also known as Reading Buddies — pairs small groups with a mentor, whose task will be to read to their young charges and encourage them to read out loud. The program kicks off on Oct. 12.
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PVUSD Trustees to revisit teacher layoff vote

A little more than one week after voting to eliminate roughly 80 teacher positions, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will...

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