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April 19, 2026

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.

The story behind the Washington bust

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To some, George Washington represents patriarchy and oppression. To Lloyd Alaga, the person who commissioned the bust of George Washington for Watsonville’s Plaza, Washington represented the opportunity in America for immigrants who have come, and continue to come, to this country. Lloyd Alaga’s uncle was...

Guest View: Securing our health, keeping our commitment: Vote Yes on Measure N

Our community stands at a pivotal juncture. Access to life-saving, local healthcare for tens of thousands of residents throughout the Pajaro Valley, Santa Cruz County and North Monterey County is on the March 5, 2024 ballot.  Measure N is not just a bond; it is...

Faith sees obstacles as opportunities

Memo from Pastor Rene Schlaepfer
The surprising success this season of the San Francisco Giants had me thinking the other day of Dave Dravecky. Beloved by Giants fans, Dravecky was a popular pitcher until a tumor invaded his throwing arm. After surgery he forged a surprising comeback—until the cancer...

Letters to the Editor, Jan. 6

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Appreciate outgoing councilmembers Thank you Watsonville Councilmembers Rebecca Garcia and Lowell Hurst for your longtime dedication to the Watsonville City Council. Please know that the Watsonville community is forever thankful for your leadership. —Daryl Wise, Watsonville Ancestral guilt As an amateur genealogist, I would like to add my...

Watsonville Mayor's Update, June 2018

Watsonville Mayor's Update, June 2018

Letters to the Editor, Dec. 14, 2018

Letters to the Editor, Dec. 14, 2018

Budget Season in Watsonville

In the coming weeks, the City of Watsonville will begin preparing our fiscal year 2026/27 budget.  When people hear “budget season,” it can sound technical, but from my perspective inside City Hall, it is anything but that. The budget is more than numbers on a...

Letters to the Editor, Aug. 1: Tribute to Venice Valdez

Letters to the Editor, Aug. 1, 2017

Supervisor’s Update, May 2023: Onward to the road to recovery

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We are almost in the middle of the year and so much has already happened. Parts of the District are still recovering from the floods, construction has begun for the College Lake Water Supply Project, we are seeking community input for the County Housing...
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Graniterock polluted the Pajaro River, lawsuit alleges

Two environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday accusing Granite Rock Company of violating the Clean Water Act for more than 1,000 days at...

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