Letters to the Editor, Aug. 29: Putting a price on carbon promotes local agriculture
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 29, 2017
Letter to the Editor, Feb. 27: Attacks on Community Bridges unwarranted
Letter to the Editor, Feb. 27, 2018
Guest View: Measures Q and S are flawed
By Kathleen Kilpatrick
Twenty years ago my family and I supported Measure U. Measure U was a compromise measure that came from Action Pajaro Valley, a robust stakeholder process that created the Watsonville Urban Limit line to allow for some growth and protection of farmland...
Shaz Roth | Honoring those who have given back
The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is celebrating 57 years of honoring the people, businesses and organizations who have made this one of the absolute best places to live.
Letters to the Editor, Feb. 17: Thank you, Robert Avila-Arce
Letters to the Editor, Feb. 17, 2018
It’s not a goodbye; it’s a see you later
Nearly 10 years ago I took the advice of former Pajaronian Sports Editor Glenn Cravens to apply for his position as he was leaving for another regional publication. At the time, I was three years removed from my Watsonville High School graduation, and still...
Modeling accountability: Relational, cultural and restorative safety
The Pajaro Valley community recently learned about the tragic death of an Aptos High School teen on the school’s campus. This has led to outrage, grief and racialized commentary. During this critical time, trauma-fueled responses, reactionary behavior and near-sighted solutions can lead to collateral...
Movie Review: 'The Circle' disappoints, rightfully thuds in box office
“The Circle” is possibly the most disappointing movie I’ve seen this year. It’s a perfect example of a film that asks a great question but doesn’t ever follow through on the ideas and answers that follow. It’s also a great example of how smart moviegoers
This Week in Pajaro Valley’s Past, July 23
25 years ago on July 20, 1996
Corralitos has its eyes on a prize, and many residents are working hard to win it. The prize is a library, and ultimately a cultural center. Betty Allen and Joyce Medeiros are part of the group spearheading the...
Pickup slams into Ace Hardware on Main Street
A man was arrested early Friday morning after he reportedly lost control of his pickup and slammed into the front of the Ace Hardware...




















