Trina Coffman-Gomez, Nov. 9: Unified Corridor Study: How we got to this juncture
While there are many more reports and milestones the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has accomplished, here is my summary of the history lesson.
On my mind, Aug. 26: Three big losses
It is with great sadness that I write about the passing of three important friends, who I believe played a huge role in shaping the fabric of Watsonville: Jim Rector, master home builder, Peggy Avalos, site manager at the Watsonville Senior Center through Community Bridges, and Lorraine Stucki, community activist and former Couch Distributing worker.
Beyond Division: Restoring Focus on Students and Progress—a letter from PVFT
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly listed Todd Guild as the author.
For the past 19 months, the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers (PVFT) has proudly observed our students, teachers, and community members courageously fighting for an ethnic studies program that...
Sandy Lydon: The false myth that Watsonville drove its Chinese community across the river in 1888
I first heard the story in the 1970s when beginning my research on the history of the Chinese in the region. I read it in community histories, newspaper history columns, and both Chinese and non-Chinese old-timers told me the story with conviction.
It was true...
Letter to the Editor, Oct. 14: Safeguarding the election processes in America
Letter to the Editor, Oct. 14, 2017
Letter: Need a true bridge on Murphy Crossing
Building a real bridge over Pajaro River on Murphy Crossing Road “needs to be an immediate priority," according to an editorial in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
I have advocated for building a real bridge over Pajaro River on Murphy Crossing Road by replacing the current...
Tackling testing
The long-awaited return to in-person instruction for all Pajaro Valley Unified School District students begins on April 5. As we build our “new normal,” our commitment is to make the most of our instructional time. For this reason, at our Feb. 24 Board meeting,...
The story behind the art of Yermo Aranda
The public got a chance to hear Watsonville artist Yermo Aranda talk about his lengthy contributions to the art world on Jan. 31 at...

















