Watsonville gets a new perspective
With a celebration that included a Mexican dance, music and an open house, New Perspectives, Inc. officially opened its doors Wednesday in the space adjacent to the Register-Pajaronian.
Protesters block businesses, streets as event stretches into evening
A huge, boisterous crowd of people protesting recent arrests of immigrants around the country took their message to the streets Monday following a rally in Watsonville Plaza.
Several thousand people marched along Main Street to the Overlook Center (Target Store) and back again before heading...
Subvenciones disponibles para inquilinos afectados por Covid-19
La Ciudad de Watsonville y la Junta de Acción Comunitaria del Condado de Santa Cruz (CAB, por sus siglas en inglés) están aceptando solicitudes para su Programa de Asistencia de Vivienda de Emergencia, un programa que ayudara a los inquilinos de bajos y moderados...
Watsonville Police Department holds awards ceremony for outstanding employees
Dozens of law enforcement and emergency first responders gathered in the Watsonville City Council Chambers Wednesday for a promotional and award ceremony honoring Watsonville police and employees, and a county prosecutor.
“The nature of our work requires us to be efficient, moving from call to...
Man accused of killing girlfriend pleads not guilty
SANTA CRUZ—The man who investigators say stabbed his girlfriend to death at her apartment on Clifford Avenue in July pleaded not guilty Tuesday during a brief hearing.
Alberto Scalant, 33, returns to court for his preliminary hearing on Nov. 17. He is being held in...
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors appoints new chair, vice chair
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Justin Cummmings as this year’s board chair, and Felipe Hernandez as vice chair.
While the chair role is largely ceremonial, the supervisor in that position leads the meetings and often serves as the spokesperson for the...
Unexpected decor | About Town
In my travels about town, I’m always on the lookout for something different, original, funny for the camera. One such find was on Cutter Drive the other day. It was the front half of a motorcycle emerging from the front of a garage. Different,...
Photo story: annual Business Expo hits fairgrounds
John Kegebein demonstrates an early day, hand-pump vacuum at the Agricultural History Project's table during the annual Business Expo at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Thursday.
“The businesses and people of the Pajaro Valley came together at the Expo to show what a fabulous...
Former WPD officer sworn in as San Benito Sheriff
SAN BENITO COUNTY—A Watsonville native was sworn in as the 16th sheriff for San Benito County Friday under mild, sunny conditions in the front courtyard of the Veterans Memorial Building.
Eric Taylor, a 1992 Watsonville High School graduate, accepted the position in the presence of...
Advocates warn of immigration scam
Legal advocates are warning the public about a multistate scam targeting the immigrant community, with some victims losing as much as $30,000.
According to Claudia...
