Grand Jury reports call for jail oversight, praise PVUSD’s covid response
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury has released the results of its eight latest investigations, which typically delve into the inner workings of county and city governmental operations.
While the subjects of the investigations are required to submit responses, they do not...
Supporting breastfeeding awareness in Watsonville
More than 100 people took part in the 16th annual Breastfeeding Health Fair and Walk in downtown Watsonville on Aug. 11.
The event took place in Watsonville City Plaza where a wealth of information tables were set up alongside the Watsonville Certified Farmers Market, the...
Fear of unknown as communities brace for mass deportations
Two years ago, Leticia Ruvacalba opened La Misma Taqueria in Plaza Vigil, the tiny business park in the heart of Watsonville’s downtown corridor.
The little restaurant is often busy, and by all accounts Ruvacalba and her husband Mario are successful members of the community.
But with...
PHOTOS: Hunger Fighters of the Year
Second Harvest Food Bank held its annual awards dinner at Hotel Paradox in Santa Cruz Wednesday evening.
Supervisors green-light dispensary smoking lounges
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a plan to allow customers in marijuana dispensaries to smoke onsite in so-called cannabis lounges.
They also green-lighted a three-year pilot program to allow limited sales and consumption at marijuana farms.
Both proposals brought no-votes from...
Mariachi concert benefits Pajaro flood victims
Activities 4 All will present a mariachi concert on May 27 from 7-9pm at the Henry J. Mello Center, 250 East Beach St., to benefit the families of the Pajaro area.
The lineup includes Mariachi Ilusion, Esperanza del Valle, Andres Benito-Yanez and more.
Tickets are available...
From our archives: Funds drive
Members of Native Daughters prepare for a holiday event on Oct. 26, 1959 in Watsonville. (Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)
