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November 25, 2025

Trump’s offshore drilling plans slammed as ‘reckless’

In the past, visitors at Seacliff State Beach could gaze upon the S.S. Palo Alto, the famed Concrete Ship at the end of the equally famous wharf.  Relentless waves and occasional storms over time have destroyed the wharf, and the ship remains a local landmark...

Holiday lights show opens at fairgrounds

For the past year, volunteers at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds have been working to build up the annual holiday lights show. Now in its fifth year, the show—now called Sparky’s Holiday Lights—draws people from around the county to drive through the lighted fairgrounds. It is...

City seeking input on City Plaza art project

The City of Watsonville and Community Arts and Empowerment are seeking community input on the art that will soon decorate the new stage skirt at the City Plaza. Two artists—and one team of artists—have been selected as semifinalists to design an image. The art will be...

Local holiday sales abound

This holiday season, the community is invited to support the region’s business owners and artists. The Watsonville Holiday Factory Sale is scheduled for Dec 6.  For the first time, the event will be co-hosted by El Pájaro Community Development Corporation and the Pajaro Valley Chamber of...

PVUSD Celebrates 120 Students with Free Guitars 4 Kids

On Nov. 16, Pajaro Valley Unified School District, in partnership with Free Guitars 4 Kids (FG4K) and Arts Council Santa Cruz County’s Mariposa Arts program, celebrated with 120 students who received their own guitars. The event at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s The Grove Ballroom showcased...
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Medina ‘not shrinking back’ after Lelieur letter

Mr. Lelieur’s letter (Nov. 21-28, p. 8) tries to present a clear picture of the PVUSD Nov. 12 board meeting, but anyone who was...