Moss Landing fire update: Battling battery fires difficult
Monterey County officials say that the fire that erupted at the Moss Landing Power Plant Thursday night was difficult to fight because it was centered on a bank of batteries.
“It is unknown how long this incident may last,” county spokeswoman Maia Carroll said. “No...
Library seeks input on murals
The Watsonville Public Library is seeking input from the public on the final designs for a series of murals.
Briefs: Flood meeting in Watsonville; Rotary supports Pajaro relief
Flood meeting set
The City of Watsonville has scheduled a community meeting to discuss the flooding in neighborhoods that kicked off 2023.
The meeting will take place at Ann Soldo Elementary School’s cafeteria, 1140 Menasco Drive, on May 15 from 4-6pm.
Regan Vineyards now open for wine...
Photo: Law officials, community unite for National Night Out
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy German Fernandez joins area youths and others in a game of Musical Squares Tuesday evening during the annual National Night Out at Mesa Village Park.
About 24 booths were spread out, featuring games, information tables, free food, community assistance...
State grant will help Watsonville renovate City Plaza
WATSONVILLE—Less than a week after crews began construction of a new restroom in the City Plaza, the city of Watsonville was awarded a $3.5 million grant from State Parks to renovate the entire historic downtown park.
The grant was announced Wednesday evening as part of...
Fairy tales with a twist
Janie Scott, Director and Choreographer of Cabrillo Stage’s latest theater musical “Into the Woods,” admits she is a bit of a geek for Stephen Sondheim.
Watsonville officials, residents mull city’s General Plan
More than 100 people spent their Saturday morning in the community room of the Watsonville Civic building, where they joined the City Council and other officials in discussions about Watsonville’s General Plan.
The council made no official decisions during the informal meeting, which was one...
Police: Man exposed himself at laundromat
A Watsonville man with an extensive criminal record was arrested Monday after he allegedly exposed himself to several women in a laundromat.
Joel Navarro, 27, was charged with assault with intent to commit mayhem, rape, sodomy, oral copulation, sexual battery, attempted sexual battery and indecent...
Why does the sky glow purple?
Anyone driving at night in parts of Pajaro Valley may occasionally notice an unsettling purple glow illuminating the sky.
This comes from LED lights used by cannabis greenhouses to create longer light cycles young marijuana plants need to grow.
And while the burgeoning cannabis industry has...
Seaside man arrested after entering girls’ bedroom, removing his pants
A Seaside man was arrested in Pajaro on Saturday after he reportedly entered the open door of a residence, walked into a bedroom occupied...
