Santa Cruz police evict homeless campers
SANTA CRUZ—Dozens of homeless people were roused by police officers in their tents early Friday morning at Phoenix Camp, the unsanctioned encampment behind the Gateway Plaza at River Street and Highway 1 in Santa Cruz.
The message was clear: the residents were trespassing on city-owned...
Watsonville Film Festival thrives at Youth Center
The Watsonville Film Festival returned in full force last week, with four days of film screenings, special events and more.
Lawsuit filed in 2016 shooting
The family of a 15-year-old who was shot to death in Watsonville last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and the County of Santa Cruz.
Watsonville Center for the Arts is the culmination of years of work
WATSONVILLE—A new arts and culture hub will soon open in downtown Watsonville, acting as a home base for a number of longstanding organizations, education programs and more.
Watsonville Center for the Arts, 375 Main St., is the culmination of decades of work by local groups...
Fire flattens rural home in Watsonville
A burned up car and a charred heap of rubble is shown where an early morning fire swept through a double-wide mobile home Thursday on the 100 block of Paulsen Road.
Sushi Qu moves; East Lake evolving
WATSONVILLE—Sushi Qu, a popular sushi restaurant in East Lake Village Shopping Center, opened Tuesday in its new space just a few doors away from where they had operated for almost five years.
Owner Jannie Park said she was excited about the new location that will...
Studio Judy G in Watsonville to close
Studio Judy G, an art venue in the heart of downtown Watsonville, is aiming for the exit.
Following an April 1 goodbye party owner Judy Gittelsohn describes as a “wake,” the gallery, workshop, classroom and art hub will close permanently.
“I’m going into private practice,” she...
Major PG&E work underway on Walker Street
Crews from Pacific Gas and Electric have begun work to replace sections of a natural gas pipeline on Walker Street, from Front Street to Ford Street in Watsonville. The work is expected to continue through November.
Church Christmas Tree Farms open for business
ROYAL OAKS—Last year, Church Christmas Tree Farms celebrated its 60th year. The family-owned business, now run by Glenn Church and his two sons, has become a local destination for families to come and cut down their own tree during the holidays.
And the Covid-19 pandemic...
PVHS teachers make push for 7-period day
WATSONVILLE—During the summer, Pajaro Valley Unified School District officials plan to meet at the bargaining table with the district’s teachers union in hopes of hammering out an agreement that would create a 7-period day at Pajaro Valley High School.
A majority of teachers at the...
Turley, Flynn tapped as PVUSD President and Vice-President
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Thursday appointed Carol Turley as board President, and Joy Flynn as vice-president.
The 6–1 vote...























