Event celebrates families, combats child abuse
After 10 years of the Walk to Stop the Silence, organizers have created a different event that aims to bring more families together while still spreading the message of safety for all children.
PVUSD negotiations hit snag
The Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers is concerned with a proposal by the Pajaro Valley Unified School District that they say will cut into their pay.
Election day at PV High
In traditional school elections, the entirety of the student body makes check marks next to the name of their preferred candidate, thus choosing their leaders in a popular election.
Food bank thanks ag leaders
Second Harvest Food Bank invited members of the agricultural community to a barbecue Thursday evening, thanking them for their efforts to feed hungry people throughout Santa Cruz County.
Garden opening marks 'rebirth' of Aptos Library
The Friends of the Aptos Library opened a freshly designed landscape and garden to the public with a dedication ceremony Thursday.
A show of faith
Hundreds of people packed Ramsay Park Friday for the annual Stations of the Cross ceremony, which depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Watsonville bolsters sanctuary city status
The Watsonville City Council moved forward with an ordinance Tuesday that updates a 2007 decision to declare Watsonville as a sanctuary city for immigrants.
History comes alive
In the days when ranches and wilderness made up much of the Central Coast, the Castro family owned some 13,000 acres, on which they farmed and raised cattle.
Authorities seeking animal fighting suspects
Prompted by several instances of suspected illegal animal fighting in the Watsonville area, local animal welfare officials are asking for help from the public.
A day on the job
Every year around this time, a group of Watsonville High School students foregoes class for the day, opting instead for a day at work.
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