The origin of Santa Cruz County and the division of the Pajaro Valley
Over the years of researching, writing and teaching this region’s history I have been keeping top-10 lists such as the most influential natural disasters, floods, earthquakes and the like.
I also have one of the “most ill-advised things done by individuals or groups”—perhaps more bluntly...
Movie Review: Disappointing third act keeps 'Wonder Woman' from greatness
The first half of “Wonder Woman” is excellent. The characters are deep, the acting is believable, the set pieces are excellent and the comedy is well written — Pine kills every scene he’s in with his perfect delivery. But the second half devolves into a C
New charter school is hurting our community
Navigator Schools, which runs Watsonville Prep on the grounds of E.A. Hall Middle School—and will soon expand to Ann Soldo Elementary School—should find its own space as soon as possible. In the meantime, the organization should immediately pay back the hundreds of thousands of...
California: It’s time to fix this water issue
Despite a rainy winter, a serious water crisis continues in California.
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.
Letters to the Editor, July 6: Need trustworthy local leadership
Letters to the Editor, July 6, 2017
Annual Artichoke Festival returns June 3-4
The Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival will return to the Monterey County Fair and Event Center for two full days of cooking demonstrations, activities, exhibits and entertainment.
Luis Alejo | A 25-year movement for peace and unity
Exactly 25 years ago this Sunday, the Watsonville community was shocked after the tragic shootings of 9-year old Jessica Cortez and her 16-year old brother, Jorge Cortez at El Nopal Bakery in Pajaro.
Maria T. Cadenas: Including undocumented families in safety nets is the only way forward
Thousands of Monterey and Santa Cruz County families were forced to evacuate March 11 after the Pajaro and Soledad rivers flooded this rural agricultural area. The storms arrived at the beginning of the growing season, just as farmworkers were going back to work and...
K9 helps nab suspect, find drugs, cash, gun
A man was arrested Dec. 4 after Monterey County Sheriff's deputies found drugs, cash and a loaded gun in a vehicle.
Around 3:15pm, detectives with...


















