Stuck inside a courtroom with the Telone blues again
In the labyrinthine nature of pesticide reincarnation, it’s hard to know where to begin. 1,3-D (Telone) originated as a byproduct of oil refining.
In the 1930s, Hawaiian pineapple plantations were being decimated by nematodes in the soil; Shell Oil had on hand some barrels of...
Letters to the Editor, Oct. 7
Measure S is a fair compromise
Watsonville Mayor Pro Tempore Eduardo Montesino made some important points in his letter (The Pajaronian, Sept. 23) urging voters to vote Yes on Measure S and No on Measure Q. As a member of the Pajaro Valley Unified School...
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...
Letter: Youth substance use is a dilemma
We really have a bigger problem as a society when youth are turning to “harder” drugs like fentanyl, heroin and cocaine to try to deal with depression and anxiety.
Empower Watsonville is a youth-led group that focuses on expanding youth advocacy to implement more equitable...
Silvia Morales, Oct. 12: South County is underrepresented on the RTC
An acute racial divide has historically separated North and South County. Decisions made by the Regional Transportation Commission as it stands will adversely impact residents of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) for decades. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, low income and minority communities are negatively impacted in many ways by inadequate transportation planning.
Letter: Pajaro’s plight
It is unfortunate that the good people involved with Pajaro’s recovery, have not focused on retail development in the town itself. Yes, housing is paramount, however without jobs to boost the economy, it will stay depressed.
Employment is a major issue as Pajaro recovers and...
Letters to the Editor, Nov. 18: Thank you Aladdin Nursery
Letters to the Editor, Nov. 18, 2017
Trina Coffman-Gomez, Nov. 30: Clarifying misconceptions and moving forward, part two
This is a continuation of Trina Coffman-Gomez’s column from last week’s edition, which touches on misconceptions surrounding the county’s transportation planning.
Watsonville’s Diego Guillen named Mission Division’s top offensive player | All-PCAL...
The Watsonville High boys soccer team had one unforgettable season this past winter by collecting not one, but three championship trophies.
It began with a...

















