City should not be taking Covid-19 funding
City should not be taking Covid-19 funding
I was delighted to see that the Watsonville City Council approved “a little more than a half-million dollars of federal funding to bolster the community’s response to the COVID-19 crisis.”
I was very disappointed, however, to note that of...
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.
Guest View: Period Project tackles menstruation stigma
By Sophia Manzur
Period poverty is defined as the struggle those who have a menstrual cycle face while trying to afford menstrual products. Despite not being able to control a menstrual cycle, those who have one are still left to purchase products that some cannot...
Inspiring actions around the world
Inspiring actions around the world
It is so inspiring the way millions of great Americans and millions of good people in grand nations around the world have complied with each nation’s coronavirus guidelines for protecting themselves and, in turn, protecting the health of many others...
This Week in Pajaro Valley’s Past, March 12
Compiled by Steve Bankhead
25 years ago on March 9, 1996
Pajaro has developed community spirit in efforts to clean up and rebuild after last year’s flood. A major assist came from “Together in Pajaro” (TIP) organized by Diane Young to guide the effort. One target...
Rebuild Ramsay’s fields
There were several good news items scattered throughout the most recent budget update presented to the Watsonville City Council on Feb. 9. The city’s Administrative Services Director, Cindy Czerwin, predicted that the city would end the 2020-21 fiscal year about $5 million better than...
Memo from Rev. Shinseki: Drop it!
One day as the Buddha was resting between his visits and talks, a young man came to him with a bouquet of flowers. The young man admired the Buddha and wanted to present him with the flowers in thanks for his teachings. Filled with...
Motorcyclist dies in Highway 17 crash
A San Jose man died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 17 early Sunday morning.
The California Highway Patrol said an unknown person was driving...
