Jacob’s Heart expands footprint
Yesterday I was lucky to wander through Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services on West Beach Street to cover a group from the San Jose Sharks who were loading up 70 grocery bags for the community and dropping off a $10,000 check. I was...
Reward increased for information in kidnapping, murder case
SANTA CRUZ—A group of community members is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of a man who was kidnapped from his Pleasure Point home and murdered on Oct. 1.
The reward is the largest of its kind in...
Panel to discuss current state of democracy
“Saving Democracy” will take place June 29 at Twin Lakes Church’s Monschke Hall, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive in Aptos, from 7-9 p.m.
Briefs: Mayor’s bike ride; Son con Son performance
Go for a bike ride with the mayor
Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services invites the public to join Watsonville Mayor Eduardo Montesino for a short, scenic and family-friendly bike ride along the Pajaro River levee on Saturday from 10am to 11am.
The ride will...
Monte Vista Christian School begins construction on new performing arts center
Monte Vista Christian School on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony, heralding in construction for what will be the Don Price Performing Arts Chapel.
MAIA foundation seeks former participants’ stories of success
PAJARO VALLEY—A group of education advocates is looking for former Watsonville High School students to share their stories of educational and professional success, in hopes they will inspire other students to seek their own success.
The volunteer group—Migration and Adaptation in the Americas (MAIA)—is hoping...
Q&A: Watsonville Taiko sensei describes Obon
The community is invited to the Obon Festival at the Watsonville Buddhist Temple (423 Bridge St.) Sunday, July 16 from noon to 5pm. Watsonville Taiko will perform at 3pm. The event is free and open to the public.
We spoke with Ikuyo Conant, Sensei and...
Kelly’s Books: one year in new location
Kelly's Books owner Kelly Pleskunas said she has slowly been rebuilding her customer base since she reopened one year ago in the Watsonville Square Shopping Center, just doors away from Nob Hill grocery store.
Photo story: Showers heading to Central Coast
Clouds build up over the Pajaro Valley recently. A new weather system will most likely bring showers and a possibility of thunderstorms starting Monday....

















