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Hollywood’s harmful fixation on fashion

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When I walked into work on Monday morning, a fellow reporter asked me if I’d tuned in to the Hollywood award show known as the Golden Globes, which was broadcasted the previous night. I had not—in fact, I didn’t even know it had aired.  I...

A look at Fred Korematsu Day | On My Mind

For some folks, yesterday was Jan. 30, a Thursday. Another day checked off the calendar. But for others, especially in the Japanese-American community, that day chimes in the history books as the first day in the U.S. named after an Asian American, Fred Korematsu...

Guest View: We can forge a better Watsonville

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By Casey Clark Hi neighbor! We may have already met. Yes, it is election season. Yes, I am running unopposed, but believe me, I would never dream of taking your vote for granted. Let me tell you of the dreams I do have. I have a dream...

Letters to the Editor, Aug. 17

Letters to the Editor, Aug. 17, 2018

This Week in Pajaro Valley’s Past, July 23

Pajaro Valley Past
25 years ago on July 20, 1996 Corralitos has its eyes on a prize, and many residents are working hard to win it. The prize is a library, and ultimately a cultural center. Betty Allen and Joyce Medeiros are part of the group spearheading the...

On My Mind, Aug. 31: All that stuff

I’m feeling trapped by all my stuff. It’s everywhere — my garage, closets, drawers. And I know this much: Most of it I don’t even need — that’s the sad fact that’s been lurking around in my skull lately and I don’t like it.

Sesario Escoto, Nov. 30: Be the bridge for children in foster care

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) exists because children in the foster care system need a voice. These young people experience great loss and trauma, and CASA of Santa Cruz County provides a light in the darkness that can fall upon this time in their lives; that light being the CASA volunteers.

Letter to the Editor, Jan. 11, 2019

Letter to the Editor, Jan. 11, 2019

The Best of the Pajaro Valley, decided by you

Mid-January is one of my favorite times of the year. The NFL playoffs are just getting started, and my San Francisco 49ers don’t stink this year, which is a plus. The weather is starting to heat up to the perfect temperature in which I...

Letters to the Editor, April 20

Letters to the Editor, April 20, 2018
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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...