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Letters to the Editor, May 25

Letters to the Editor, May 25, 2018

From the editor's desk: Stories of commencement

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how Cabrillo College kicked off the graduation season on May 19. This week, graduations are shifting into a high gear.

Pesticide use discussed in community meeting

WATSONVILLE—A group of residents from Watsonville's senior neighborhoods gathered at the Pajaro Village Club House last week to hear a presentation on pesticide use, and on an upcoming pilot project to notify residents on nearby applications. Hosted by the Center for Farmworkers Families, Safe Ag...

Letters to the Editor, June 25

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A response to pro-rail letters The Pajaronian has printed pro-rail opinion pieces that, in fairness, require a response. First, it should be said that almost everyone initially likes the idea of a train. Many of us have been to mega cities and rode the rail. But...

It’s an old story

Rev. Robin Mathews-Johnson
It’s an old story. It would be hilarious if it weren’t so sad. A young soldier fighting in Italy during World War II managed to jump into a foxhole just ahead of a spray of bullets. He immediately attempted to deepen the hole for more...

Cabin fever

Jay Shinseki Watsonville
MEMO FROM REV. SHINSEKI In many areas around the state we are beginning to see a loosening of restrictions. Since March many of us have been “hunkered” down in our homes and going out very little. Between the Covid-19 pandemic and the wildfires many have...

Letter: ‘Build It Now, It Will Never Be Cheaper’

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Thankfully common sense prevailed and Measure D was defeated. However, those who support environmentally sound electric passenger rail service on the historic Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line must not rest on their laurels.  A concerted effort must be put forth to the Santa Cruz Regional...

Letters to the Editor, June 20: An ‘All Star Thank You’

Letters to the Editor, June 20, 2017

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 11: Salute to those who serve

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 11, 2017

What should replace Kmart?

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It’s been more than half a year since the Kmart on Freedom Boulevard closed its doors for good. And as someone who constantly drives past the shell of the former community hotspot, it pains me to see what that location has become. On top...
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How are watsonville late-night businesses adapting to changing entertainment habits

How Are Watsonville’s Late-Night Businesses Adapting to Changing Entertainment Habits?

Published in cooperation between Cardplayer and Pajaronian Evening routines in Watsonville look different than a decade ago. Where late nights once revolved around a narrow...

Alliances in turmoil

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