Three quakes strike Central Coast
Three earthquakes hit the Central Coast and inland areas early Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
A 3.5 magnitude quake struck at 9:34 a.m., centered 14 miles south of Tres Pinos in San Benito County.
The strongest shaker, magnitude 3.8, came at...
Small community, big success
Twenty four seniors hit the stage to claim their diplomas June 5 at the Mello Center in an upbeat commencement ceremony for New School Community Day School.
Last year marked the 30th anniversary of New School Community Day School.
Gang Intervention Specialist Albino Garcia and then...
Sheriff: school threat was joke, no pending charges
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a potential threat to Aptos High by a student Sunday, and determined the threat via social media was meant as a joke.
County Office of Education raises Pride flag
Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Faris Sabbah joined two young people at the flag pole at the Office of Education headquarters on Encinal Street in Santa Cruz Friday morning, where they attached a Pride flag that will fly with the U.S. and the...
Making a splash | Photo Gallery
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Seniors graduate from A Matter of Balance class
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville City Councilwoman Rebecca Garcia recently awarded certificates to 10 senior citizens at the Watsonville Senior Center who graduated from the A Matter of Balance program.
The national program run by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County RSVP is designed to reduce the fear...
Watsonville native leads San Jose mayoral race
Watsonville-raised Matt Mahan is favored to become the next mayor of America’s 10th largest city.
The San Jose city councilman’s lead over Santa Clara County supervisor Cindy Chavez grew slightly Wednesday, to 4,766 votes, as ballot counting at the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters...
EcoFarm bus tour rolls through Watsonville
The 39th annual EcoFarm Conference returned to Pacific Grove this week, and with it came the annual bus tour of local organic farms.
Aptos murder suspect makes first court appearance
In Santa Cruz Superior Court, suspected murderer Patrick A. Collins made his first appearance early Monday before Judge Stephen Siegel.
Prep Athletes of the Week: St. Francis’ Joseph Dayritt, Maya Calfee
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 1-7. Coaches and athletic directors are...
