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Fausto Romero Gomez

Fausto Romero Gomez died peacefully at his Watsonville residence, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. He was 71.

PVUSD board welcomes new student trustee

PVUSD
Last week, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees swore in a new student trustee, Itzi Sanchez. Ms. Sanchez attends New School and is looking forward to providing a voice for all the district students. We had an opportunity to speak with...

Simón Salinas belongs in the Watsonville High School Hall of Fame

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) and reflect on the trailblazers who have opened doors for future generations, it’s time for the Watsonville High School Foundation to honor one of its most distinguished alumni, former California State Assemblymember Simón Salinas, with...

Best and worst movies of 2017

Tony Nunez, the creator and writer of the weekly film column, For the Love of Flicks, recaps the best and worst movies of 2017.

When you’re tired of hoping

Memo from Pastor Rene Schlaepfer
“I’m tired of hoping.” That sentence, spoken to me by a member of our congregation last week, summarizes the mood of many. Tired of hoping. Tired of waiting, tired of trying, tired of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel grow dimmer. At the start...

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 31: Tommy Gugale’s family thanks community

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 31, 2017

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 12

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 12, 2018

Reinstate Barrios Unidos at Pajaro Valley High School!

A month and a half ago, Principal Todd Wilson of Pajaro Valley High School decided against renewing a contract with Barrios Unidos, a grassroots Santa Cruz organization that has long worked with incarcerated and system-impacted people, drawing wisdom and leadership from those with lived...

A year without stages

Johanna Miller mug
Last month we observed the one-year anniversary of when Covid-19 brought all of our lives to a sudden halt.  Personally, this year has been a challenge not only health wise and financially, but emotionally and creatively as well. Like many of you, I lost so...
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