Letters to the Editor, March 30, 2023
Stay hopeful in midst of tragedies
It used to be that I would write to my state and federal representatives whenever there was a school shooting. Full of shock and outrage, I asked that they support legislation to outlaw assault rifles and require universal background...
Letters to the Editor, Nov. 4: Attempt to remove rail line is misguided
Letters to the Editor, Nov. 4, 2017
From the editor's desk, Feb. 20: Parking 'woes'?
Can’t find a place to park in downtown Watsonville? You’re not looking hard enough.
Letters to the Editor, March 25
Possible delays for Freedom project are concerning
I am concerned after reading the March 17 article about the upcoming pipework that the City of Watsonville plans to conduct on Freedom Boulevard. The plan has already been delayed due to supply shortage, what happens if there...
Watsonville mayor's update, March 2018
Please join us on Friday, March 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the historic City Plaza to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of our city.
Setting unreachable standards
By Greg Caput, County Supervisor
To what standards are we held or judged by? If the standard is perfection, then everyone fails. A symbol of George Washington is under scrutiny at the Watsonville City Plaza. He was a victorious hero of the revolution 245 years...
Letters to the editor Sept. 5-11
Prop. 50 stifles diverse voices
California’s Proposition 50, on the November ballot, shamelessly deepens voter disenfranchisement. With 52 congressional districts and voters split at 45.3% Democrat, 25.2% Republican, and 22.3% Independent, California’s representation should reflect this diversity. Yet, only 9 of 52 House seats are...
Letters to the Editor, Oct. 27
Dutra always puts the people first
I will begin my “opinion piece” with a quote: “There are basically two types of people. People who accomplish things, and people who claim they accomplish things. The first group is less crowded." —Mark Twain
I will be voting for...
PV’s Olivia Contreras named Cypress Division’s co-MVP | All-PCAL girls basketball
Pajaro Valley senior Olivia Contreras may have saved her best for last going into the final season as a member of the girls’ basketball...

















