George Washington statue relocated
WATSONVILLE—A bust of U.S. President George Washington was removed from Watsonville Plaza on Thursday.
In February Watsonville City Council voted 5-2 to move the statue to the Main Branch of the Watsonville Public Library. The decision stemmed from national social unrest during the uprising...
City readies for renewed negotiations with PV Arts for Porter Building
WATSONVILLE—The city of Watsonville is expected to resume negotiations with the Pajaro Valley Arts (PVA) Council for the sale of the Porter Building after no affordable housing developers showed serious interest in the historic landmark.
Watsonville and PVA earlier this year had begun early discussions...
Spay and neuter clinic serves South County pets
Friends of the Watsonville Animal Shelter expanded its reach last year further into South Santa Cruz County and North Monterey County when it relinquished spay and neuter operations to the new Spay and Neuter Clinic of the Pajaro Valley.
Geiser Field renovations could begin next week
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High School site council committee is still onboard with a renovation project at Emmett M. Geiser Field, but now it will not have to decide whether or not to use Measure L funds to help pay for it.
Instead, Pajaro Valley Unified School...
City restarts bulky items collection program
WATSONVILLE—The city of Watsonville has reinvented its Bulky Items Collection Program.
Abandoned years ago, the program now offers Watsonville residents a free chance to unload mattresses, appliances, some furniture, tires, carpeting and more.
Gabe Gordo, Solid Waste Division Manager, said the program is available to residents...
Alleged killer’s former fellow serviceman speaks out after Ben Lomond shooting
As a member of the elite Air Mobility Command 60th security forces—a unit also known as the Phoenix Raven Team—Steven Carrillo was the U.S. Air Force’s version of a Military Police officer.
For a time, one of Carrillo’s jobs was to issue weapons at the...
The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture 57th Annual Awards Dinner Auction & Dance.
The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture 57th Annual Awards Dinner Auction & Dance.
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At the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on Saturday, February 2, 2019 | 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
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Council sides with restaurant owner in dispute with airport management
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council granted an appeal filed by a local restaurant owner that sought to overturn a decision from Watsonville Municipal Airport management to deny a lease transfer to a new restaurateur.
Airport Director Rayvon Williams in October of last year told Ella’s at...
‘Catz football claws their way back to beat MVC | Weeklys...
Watsonville sophomore Noel Navarro had three rushing touchdowns, and the Wildcatz defeated Monte Vista Christian, 42-41, in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division-North football...
