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NOTE: Part of this story was written by reporter Tarmo Hannula. While some Watsonville restaurants have remained open since the countywide shelter-in-place order went into effect over two months ago, many have taken their time adjusting to the industry’s changing landscape. This includes two Watsonville mainstays:...

Special Events All-You-Can-Eat Udon Feed (Feb. 1) The Watsonville Buddhist Temple will hold its annual “All-You-Can-Eat” Udon Feed. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Also available, at additional cost, will be onigiri (rice balls), a variety of desserts, cha shu (bbq pork), and beverages. For...

After a meeting that began Wednesday evening and stretched into the early-morning hours Thursday, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees agreed to a series of cuts that trim more than $5 million from the district’s budget.  The first round includes $750,000 to...

Emergency officials deal with a solo-vehicle crash on southbound Hwy 1 at the Mar Monte exit on Wednesday. CHP officer Israel Murillo said only minor injuries were reported in the 11:10am incident. Traffic was backed up in the southbound lanes for over 90 minutes....

SANTA CRUZ—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday laid the groundwork for a ban on single-use disposable cups by unanimously approving a 25-cent charge for the product at all food-service businesses. The charge will go into effect on July 1, 2020 if given...

Selena tribute set for Saturday A tribute to the late singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez is slated for Saturday in Romo Park in downtown Watsonville. Put on by Arte del Corazon, the free, five-hour event will include music by DJ Moi, Mariachi Illusion, activities for all ages, Selena...

Thania Banda sorts fresh flowers at California Pajarosa in Corralitos Wednesday as the flower industry steps up for Valentine’s Day orders. Valentine’s Day is Tuesday.

A Promotional and Badge Pinning ceremony by Watsonville Police Department was held Wednesday at the Watsonville City Council Chambers. Among the host of awards and promotions, eight officers formally had their badges pinned to their uniforms. Due to the pandemic some of the officers...