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April 22, 2026

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. 12: Historic rail depot in sad state

Letters to the Editor, Sept. 12, 2017

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 18: Thank you Aladdin Nursery

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 18, 2017

Guest view: Call for a compromise

By Abel Sanchez, Chair of Parks & Recreation Commission The Aug. 7 deadline has passed and Congress could not come up with an agreement on the next stimulus package. This is despite wide support amongst many lawmakers that Americans desperately need assistance during these tough...

Supervisor Felipe Hernandez – September 2025

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As summer concludes and we transition into the fall season, I am pleased to share updates on recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives in our district. Summer is always a busy time for infrastructure improvements, community events, and public engagement, and this year was no...

Tony’s Thoughts: Hank Garcia, please reopen Fox Theater

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Hank Garcia, we’ve never met before—I hope that changes in the near future—but I want you to know you’ve had a massive impact on my life. You helped me see new worlds. You helped me learn English. You helped me fall in love with...

Letter: Watsonville Elks thank members

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The Elks lawn grew rapidly during the rains. We tried to use the largest lawn mower we had and it wouldn't go through. Cesar Paz stepped in and got it done. Thank you for your help with yard work Cesar! It looks amazing.  We are looking forward...

California lawmakers should address health disparities, stem rise in prostate cancer

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As California continues to grapple with the present effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are also beginning to consider the longer-term health impacts, including the significant percentage of Californians that delayed or avoided medical care due to concerns over Covid-19. The result is that,...

Letters to the Editor, Sept. 13, 2019

Letters to the Editor, Sept. 13, 2019.

Pajaro Valley loses another giant

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It has been a tough few months for the Pajaro Valley. Back in December, we lost the great Lou Arbanas, a key historian with the Pajaro Valley Historical Association. Then, in January, Judy Doering Nielsen, a stalwart volunteer who served as Watsonville Mayor, died....
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MVC hires experienced coach Joe Sturdivant, 40, to lead football program

Monte Vista Christian School on Tuesday announced it hired 40-year-old Joe Sturdivant as the new head football coach just in time for the upcoming...