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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...

Don’t quit now

Memo from Pastor Rene Schlaepfer
I just finished an article headlined, “Looming Mass Exodus of School Principals Feared This Summer.” That was right after another column titled: “Houses of Worship Face Clergy Shortage as Many Resign During Pandemic.” And there’s this from a few months ago: “After a Nightmare...

Why I support renewing Watsonville’s Measure U

Felipe Hernandez
As a longtime elected official representing the people of Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley, I know how essential and important the agricultural industry is to the region and the rest of Santa Cruz County. In two elections, the voters of Watsonville have overwhelmingly affirmed...

Veterans commissaries will open to more Veterans | Letters to the Editor

Veterans commissaries will open to more Veterans As many of you already know, Commissaries are basically your neighborhood grocery store that happens to be located on a military base anywhere worldwide. Like a grocery store, they sell everything that you would need for your household....

Damaris Arciga, Dec. 21: How an ATM stole my Christmas

On Nov. 23, I went to my local Watsonville Chase Bank to deposit $2,000.

From the editor's desk, Feb. 13: Bearing the brunt of jury duty

In July, I received a dreaded piece of mail: a summons for jury duty.

Letters to the Editor, Dec. 14, 2018

Letters to the Editor, Dec. 14, 2018

From the editor's desk, Oct. 17: A disastrous series of events

Too close to home, the deadliest wildfires in California’s history are destroying lives and scorching the northern areas of the state.

From the editor's desk, April 3: On to the next 150 years

March, an exhausting month characterized by 150th anniversary celebrations, is now behind us.

New habits

Jay Shinseki Watsonville
Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic entered our lives we have had to change the way we do things quite a bit. We are careful about who we encounter, we wear our masks, we practice social distancing, we wash our hands more often, and we...
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Watsonville’s Jillian Lerma delivers win over Palma in walk-off fashion |...

Watsonville senior Jillian Lerma delivered a walk-off RBI single in the Wildcatz’s 2-1 win over Palma in extra innings in Pacific Coast Athletic League...