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From the editor's desk: City making strides with crime rate

City leaders have every right to be proud of Watsonville’s dropping crime rate, capped off by no homicides in 2016.

Emilio Martinez | Self-serving politicians detrimental to community

Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo’s op-ed “KSBW editorial resorts to false attacks” (Register-Pajaronian, Jan. 25-31) is typical Luis Alejo pulling the race card.

Election letters to the editor, Nov. 2

Election letters to the editor, Nov. 2, 2018

Letter: Does County care about Pajaro?

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One has to wonder if our elected County officials really care about the people of Pajaro. Presently, an H2A housing project is proceeding in the community right next to the levee that will increase the population of the community by about 15-20%.  Now here is the...

Sandy Lydon: The false myth that Watsonville drove its Chinese community across the river in 1888

I first heard the story in the 1970s when beginning my research on the history of the Chinese in the region. I read it in community histories, newspaper history columns, and both Chinese and non-Chinese old-timers told me the story with conviction.  It was true...

Marc Pimentel, Faris Sabbah and Dori Rose Inda, March 29: Attacks on unions undermine community healthcare

Unions have been a path to economic security for many Americans and in particular, have ensured those benefits reach minority workers.

Donations to Watsonville’s Performing Arts Department greatly appreciated

Donations greatly appreciated  On behalf of the Watsonville High School Performing Arts Department, I would like to thank several individuals who have recently donated instruments to our school. The first being the family of Jim and Marion Rector for their recent donation of a beautiful...

Mayor’s Update: Watsonville’s resilience

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The start of 2023 was far from what anyone expected it to be. Our region was battered by an unprecedented atmospheric river that brought heavy rains, flooding and evacuations for our residents.   While this was unexpected and severely impacted thousands in our community, I was...

Letters to the Editor, Aug. 24

Letters to the Editor, Aug. 24, 2018

​​100 year flood protection is within grasp for Pajaro, Watsonville

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Now, let’s say the levees that protect your home from flooding are old and deficient. They could fail during the next big storm, causing a major flood. The federal and state government offer to pay $400 million for new and improved levees. The only...
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‘Catz edge Nueva to capture first-ever CCS championship | Girls soccer

Jackie Cano has been an unstoppable force for the Watsonville girls’ soccer team since the Central Coast Section playoffs began in mid February.  The star...