Farming for a cause
Farm Discovery’s “Pollinate: A Feast in the Fields Benefit” was held Saturday, benefiting its programs that serve about 2,000 children every year, who learn about food, nutrition and nature on the 150-acre farm.
Three arrested for alleged carjacking
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville police have arrested three men suspected of participating in a carjacking on Oct. 30.
Manuel Hernandez, 18, Joel Vasquez, 29, and Raul Leal, 23, face several felony charges. They were booked into Santa Cruz County Jail. Hernandez is being held in lieu of $200,000...
La distribución de alimentos de PVUSD se extiende hasta el semestre de otoño
WATSONVILLE—El Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Pájaro (PVUSD, por sus siglas en Inglés) ha extendido su programa de desayuno y almuerzo gratis en bolsas durante el resto del semestre de otoño.
Los jóvenes de hasta 18 años pueden recoger las comidas en 15 escuelas...
County Supervisor candidate Dutra faces sexual assault lawsuit
WATSONVILLE—A man has filed a civil lawsuit in Santa Cruz County Superior Court, claiming that 4th District Supervisorial candidate Jimmy Dutra molested him when he was 12.
A case management conference is scheduled for Feb. 3.
The Pajaronian typically does not name victims in stories involving...
New Spectrum store opens in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE—Spectrum has opened its first store in Watsonville, featuring the latest devices and accessories for Spectrum Mobile.
Spectrum is a suite of communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc., a broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states.
“Our...
PG&E customers may be eligible for power shutoff compensation
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers affected by the recent Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) may qualify for reimbursements.
The more than 45,000 PG&E customers that lost power in Santa Cruz County over the weekend are not eligible for the utility’s Safety Net program,...
East Lake Village’s Shop Small event welcomes the holidays
The folks at East Lake Village Shopping Center kicked off the holiday season with their Shop Small Saturday event, where businesses there welcomed the public to an all-day festive celebration.
The event included:
• Santa and Mrs. Claus greeting
• Coffee and Cars Car Show hosted by...
PVUSD looks to redraw trustee area boundaries
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Nov. 17 began the process of redrawing the boundaries of the district’s trustee areas, a required decennial undertaking that follows the census.
During redistricting—which occurs in counties, cities and other jurisdictions nationwide—officials redraw their boundaries...
Volunteer Center celebrates National Volunteer Week
Local residents are invited to join the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, fellow nonprofits, and community leaders in celebrating volunteerism during National Volunteer Week, happening April 15-21.
Watsonville, Aptos advance to CCS championship matches | High school soccer
It was a special, and historical, Wednesday night for four local high school soccer teams that kept their Central Coast Section postseason runs alive...





















