RTC delays rail decisions until December
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) on Aug. 7 had its first discussion about its Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail project concept report since it was released to the public on July 30.
But the commissioners agreed that they wanted more information...
Friend beats Steinbruner in Supervisor race
APTOS—Second District Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend remained far ahead of challenger Becky Steinbruner Wednesday, with just over 67 percent of the vote.
In a packed party in Cantine Winepub in Aptos, Friend gave a short victory speech, which was led off by his...
PHOTOS: World’s Shortest Parade returns in Aptos
The World’s Shortest Parade made its way through Aptos on Tuesday for the Fourth of July.
Put on by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce, the parade started at State Park Drive and traveled a short section of Soquel Drive to Aptos Village County Park.
The theme...
Pajaro Valley Chamber awards announced
Every year the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture names its annual awardees, selecting the people, organizations and events that help shape the Pajaro Valley and the communities that live there.
As every year, the Pajaronian is proud to feature this year’s awardees.
Lifetime Achievement
Dominic...
Photos: Local Independence Day parades return
The Spirit of Watsonville Fourth of July Parade and the Aptos Parade, also known as the World's Shortest Parade, returned this year.
Groundbreaking starts Capitola Library project
Workers are expected to begin demolishing the Capitola Library on Monday to make way for the city’s new library, with construction estimated to begin on Dec. 1. It is tentatively set to open in late 2019.
E.A. Hall unveils ‘fab lab’
About one year ago, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees approved a plan to create “21st century learning spaces” throughout the district, where students could create projects by weaving their lessons with technology and by working closely with their peers.
Frustrations rise as Covid-19 again closes personal care businesses
WATSONVILLE—In the days leading up to the first countywide economic shutdown, Lona Martinez thought the possibility of a mass closure was a rumor sparked by those looking to scare the public.
“I thought it was a bunch of hype,” she said. “And then it happened...it...
Gang member arrested on gun, drug charges
A Santa Cruz man was arrested Friday during a traffic stop after police found a stolen gun in his backpack, Santa Cruz County Anti-Gang Taskforce (SCCACT) Commander George Rivera said.
Queer Youth Leadership Awards approaching
The Queer Youth Leadership Awards (QYLA) has, in the decades since its inception, honored young lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people (LGBTQ+) whose...
