Happy birthday, Pajaronian
On Saturday the Pajaronian will celebrate 154 years of service to the community. It’s difficult to put into words the impact this newspaper has had on the Pajaro Valley since J.A. Cottle, the first owner, editor and publisher, established the Weekly Pajaronian in 1868....
Honoring Veterans Day
Memo from Pastor Erickson
Nov. 11 has been our day, our opportunity, to again commit to support and honor our servicemen and women, past and present. The celebration has been broadened to include past and present members of the service community in our land.
President Woodrow...
A call for voice of reason
There are always two sides to every story, and Trustee Georgia Acosta and the three other trustees who voted to terminate Pajaro Valley Unified School District Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez need to tell us why they took that drastic action. Unfortunately, they cannot do so...
Letters to the editor, Oct. 19-25
"Questionable Endorsements of three PVUSD Trustee candidates by CSEA 132
I learned that California School Employees Association( CSEA) Chapter 132 endorsed PVUSD Trustee candidates Ms. Georgia Acosta ( Area 2), MR. Oscar Soto ( Area 3) and Mr. Adam Scow ( Area 6). I also...
Supervisor’s Update: Equity: From commitment to action
In the heart of Santa Cruz County, our community is rallying around a powerful commitment to equity.
Our recent equity statement reflects a transformative spirit, embracing every individual with support, dignity and compassion. Together, we're striving for systemic changes to address historical underfunding, language barriers,...
Letter: Upgrade levee with concrete linings
It is to my dismay upon reading that yet another breach in the Pajaro River Levee has occurred. This has happened numerous times through the years resulting in floods that have inundated the area. The repairs amounted to nothing more than a band-aid.
Following the...
The Oscars don’t care about your feelings | Tony’s Thoughts
Over the last few years there has been so much talk about how the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences can make the Oscars, also known as the Academy Awards, relevant again.
The annual show, which is scheduled for its 92nd running next month,...
Movie Review: Disappointing third act keeps 'Wonder Woman' from greatness
The first half of “Wonder Woman” is excellent. The characters are deep, the acting is believable, the set pieces are excellent and the comedy is well written — Pine kills every scene he’s in with his perfect delivery. But the second half devolves into a C
PVUSD board to mull ‘stay-away letter’ for Medina
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board Trustee Gabe Medina could be restricted from entering the Pajaro Valley High School campus after a confrontation with...

















