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November 26, 2025

Council may extend medical office moratorium

The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday will consider extending a moratorium it passed in April on new medical offices in shopping centers.

Watsonville High Class of 1982 plans reunion

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The Watsonville High School graduating class of 1982 is holding its 40th reunion on July 9 at the Pajaro Dunes in Watsonville. Classmates interested in attending can Venmo their reservation to the class treasurer Christy Siefke, @christy-siefke. It is $50 per person. For information, contact Gema...

Cidery, brewery celebrate anniversaries with event series

WATSONVILLE—Two local businesses are celebrating their anniversaries by offering community events throughout the month of August. Santa Cruz Cider Company (SCCC) and The Slough Brewing Collective are neighbors, both located off of Hangar Way in Watsonville. Since the brewery first opened in 2020, the two...

School district’s budget outlook improves slightly

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WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on March 10 approved a second interim budget report that shows an improved outlook from two months ago, when projections showed the district would be unable to meet expenses over the next three years. That placed...

Watsonville, Monterey County organizations to hold virtual Pride

Every August for the past five years, Watsonville organization Pajaro Valley Pride (PVP) has held an event to show support for and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in South Santa Cruz County. But due to Covid-19, the annual march and celebration were canceled, sending organizers back...

Man arrested for injury DUI, other crimes

SANTA CRUZ—A Salinas man wanted for a robbery in Salinas – and a DUI in Morgan Hill – was arrested Sunday in a new DUI case for allegedly crashing into several parked vehicles after a brief chase. Christopher Dicochea, 23, a convicted felon, was also...

Pajaro levee project begins long-awaited design phase

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WATSONVILLE—Federal, state and local officials gathered at Atri Park in Watsonville Monday at a public ceremony to sign a design agreement for the Pajaro River Flood Management Project.  The long-awaited $400 million effort is designed to reduce flood risk for the “disadvantaged” communities of Pajaro...

Santa Cruz County Supervisors approve emergency declaration

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Supervisors on Tuesday ratified an emergency declaration for the winter storms that occurred on Dec. 13. County Administrative Officer Carlos Palacios made the initial declaration on Dec. 21. The decision will allow the county to receive state funding under...

Car fire melts storage shelter

Watsonville firefighter Nate Tapiz douses hot spots in a car fire that erupted on the 100 block of Wagner Avenue Wednesday.
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 28-Dec. 4

Medina ‘not shrinking back’ after Lelieur letter Mr. Lelieur’s letter (Nov. 21-28, p. 8) tries to present a clear picture of the PVUSD Nov. 12...