PVUSD kicks off superintendent search
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees launched its search for a new superintendent late last month, hammering out a loose timeline, determining how the community will be involved and discussing the characteristics they want for a new leader.
The Aug. 30 discussion...
Q&A: Jose Camacho on providing youth with cultural opportunities
The community is invited to attend the Celebration of Arts and Culture on Sept. 16 at 7pm at the Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts. Presented by Activities 4 All, Ballet Folklórico Ollin, Esperanza del Valle, Estrellas de Esperanza, Grupo Folklórico Los...
Briefs: Cabrillo celebrates Hispanic Serving Institution designation
Cabrillo celebrates Hispanic Serving Institution designation
Cabrillo College is celebrating its designation as an Hispanic Serving Institution with a variety of events.
VAPA Voices Day will be held on Sept. 11 from noon to 2pm at the Aptos amphitheater. The event features free food, workshops and...
Car stop reveals gun, drugs in Watsonville
A man who was pulled over for reportedly running a red light was arrested for being in possession of drugs and a gun.
According to Watsonville Police, an officer was patrolling the Freedom Boulevard and Davis Avenue area when he saw a blue Corvette driver...
Suspected burglar nabbed by Watsonville Police
Thanks to the help of an alert resident, officers on patrol arrested a man suspected of breaking into a local business.
Dispatchers received a call from a community member reporting that a man was acting suspicious on the 300 block of Harvest Drive.
As Watsonville Police...
Labor Day gathering returns to downtown Watsonville
Live music, information tables, food and speeches was the tune of the day in Romo Park in downtown Watsonville at the annual Labor Day gathering Monday.
Put on by the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council, the event showcased the essence of Labor Day—to pay tribute...
Blooms in focus at annual Monterey Bay Dahlia Society show
The Monterey Bay Dahlia Society showcased more than 1,000 blooms at its annual Dahlia Show at the Capitola Mall on Saturday and Sunday.
With categories of individual blooms to bouquets, amateurs, first time exhibitors and open to all, the free event unfolded in the center...
Big rig tears off hydrant, geyser erupts in downtown Watsonville
A powerful geyser of water blasted into the sky at Main and West Beach streets for more than five hours Monday after a big rig knocked over a fire hydrant just past 10am.
The stream of water gushing from the ground was so strong that...
Survey: Strong public support for Watsonville Hospital property tax measure
A recent survey of potential voters signals strong support of a property tax that would allow for the purchase of Watsonville Community Hospital’s building and surrounding property, along with upgrades to its facilities.
The questions now for Pajaro Valley Health Care District (PVHCD) are how...
Riverside encampments a concern as winter approaches
Edward Lovell Jr. steps out of a small homeless encampment on Airport Boulevard in Watsonville one hot and sunny day with his friendly, frisky mutt Cotton on a leash.
Lovell, 43, estimates he is one of about 20 people who stay in the unsanctioned encampment,...
‘Catz eyeing coveted PCAL Gabilan Division crown | Girls basketball
Watsonville’s girls’ basketball team continues to make a strong case as one of the front runners for Gabilan Division crown after they remain perfect...
