Building their numbers at Graniterock’s Algebra Academy
One hundred and forty eighth graders are ratcheting up their math skills this week thanks to Graniterock’s Algebra Academy, which is celebrating its tenth year.
Strawberry Festival gears up
The 25th annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival is on cue for a three-day family-oriented bash starting today.
CHP on the rebound following officer shortage
SACRAMENTO—The California Highway Patrol is set to swear in 77 new officers at a ceremony today at its Academy in West Sacramento.
The move comes as the CHP is down a large number of officers during the pandemic blended with an unusual number of retiring...
Report: Watsonville dense in ‘predatory’ lenders
WATSONVILLE—Alternative lenders outnumber mainstream lenders by more than 3-1 in Watsonville.
That’s according to a joint report from Santa Cruz Community Ventures (SCCV) and UC Santa Cruz’s Blum Center presented to the public in Watsonville’s Civic Plaza on Tuesday.
The report, called “Mamas con Mas,” identified...
Newsom lifts stay-at-home order, some services to resume
SACRAMENTO—Outdoor dining and other services can resume after Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ended the state’s regional stay-at-home order based on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity.
In its place, the state has returned to the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and the color-coded tier system...
Local organizations, businesses promote Giving Tuesday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Today is Giving Tuesday, a worldwide generosity movement aiming to raise funds for nonprofits and communities. Every Tuesday after Thanksgiving, organizations, small businesses, schools and corporations come together to celebrate the event.
Giving Tuesday began in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y and...
Rallies call for presidential impeachment
Tarmo Hannula
President Trump is making history by being the third president to face impeachment. Today members of the House take the historic vote on whether to impeach him. Trump tweeted: "You are declaring open war on American Democracy.”
Hundreds of people rallied in Watsonville...
PVUSD can cover expenses for next 3 years
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on June 26 approved the district’s budget for the year, a $262.2 million plan that puts the district in a good financial picture over the next three years.
Aromas organization to host healthy soil workshop
Terra Cultura organization co-directors Rachel and Jessica Wohlander are inviting the South County community to join them tomorrow for a special workshop.
Watsonville boys’ soccer battle in scoreless draw against Gonzales | Weeklys...
The Watsonville High boys’ soccer team clinched at least a share of the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division title following a 0-0 draw...
