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Janie Soito, Sept. 7: Greenway should help, not impede, rail process

It is no coincidence that the nonprofit organizations Mr. Becker mentions (Register-Pajaronian, Aug. 31-Sept. 6) support the rail trail. Some of them are contractors who fulfill contracts that the RTC funds for special projects.

Letter: Act now to clear creeks

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The flooding in January in Watsonville was traced to the buildup of debris in the Salsipuedes and Corralitos creeks. With the threat of El Niño this winter, we can have a repeat of this year’s flooding.  With the release of Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-10-23,...

Three ways to help friends in crisis

Memo from Pastor Rene Schlaepfer
Memo from Pastor Rene A friend who is a local marriage and family therapist told me recently she’s booked solid with Zoom counseling sessions every day. “People are feeling so much anxiety now,” she said, “more than I’ve ever seen in my practice.” Stress from...

PVUSD Trustees should reconsider layoff decision

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s Dec. 11 school board meeting was truly dysfunctional, and represents an extreme deviation from sound governance based on community input.  The state of California gives school districts until March 15 to issue initial layoff notices. According to the California...

Johanna Miller, Nov. 2: A bad case of election fatigue

A few blocks from my house, there is a residence that has become well-known in the neighborhood for its extensive Halloween and Día de los Muertos decorations every year.

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 7

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Measure S is a fair compromise Watsonville Mayor Pro Tempore Eduardo Montesino made some important points in his letter (The Pajaronian, Sept. 23) urging voters to vote Yes on Measure S and No on Measure Q. As a member of the Pajaro Valley Unified School...

Letters to the Editor, July 15

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Have your say in downtown’s future The Watsonville Downtown plan needs attention. Watsonville is an agricultural town. Walker Street, running through a busy industrial area, is its backbone. Please do not reimagine the Walker Street area. We do need good, safe access from the train...

Trina Coffman-Gomez, Nov. 30: Clarifying misconceptions and moving forward, part two

This is a continuation of Trina Coffman-Gomez’s column from last week’s edition, which touches on misconceptions surrounding the county’s transportation planning.

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 19

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Immigration reform bill needed in the Build Back Better bill We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make life better for America’s families and boost our economy. Whether you have small kids or elderly family members, the positive impact of the Build Back Better Act will...

Letters to the Editor, Aug. 22: Time for Confederate monuments to come down

Letters to the Editor, Aug. 22, 2017
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A tow operator lifts one of two electric dirt bikes onto a flatbed truck after being stopped by Watsonville Police

Photo story: Two teens arrested after e-bike chase

A tow operator lifts one of two electric dirt bikes onto a flatbed truck after being stopped by Watsonville Police on Bridge Street Tuesday...