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February 10, 2026

Measure U apathy is troubling

Tony's Thoughts
At the moment, it seems that there is a very small number of Watsonville residents that have a grasp of the enormous question they will face in the November election. That is extremely troubling. Come Nov. 8, Watsonville voters will decide whether they would like to...

A year without likes, comments and clicks

Rev. Robby Olson
Disclaimer 1: In this column, I will describe some of my personal choices; the column is descriptive, not prescriptive. If you should choose to follow suit, welcome. If you do not, grace and peace be with you. About a year ago I took a three-month...

Avocado toast on a budget | Try This

"Try This" is a weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like. Tony Nuñez FOOD: El Valle Produce's Avocado Toast I believe I’ve written about El Valle Produce, 530 Walker St., before but I’ve never mentioned their incredible and...

Movie Review: 'Logan' is perfect, well-earned send off for Jackman

Director James Mangold's second dive into the X-Men world is a deep and honest cut into the character of Wolverine/Logan, the persecution that comes with being different or misunderstood and one's ability to hurt, forgive and move on.

A call for voice of reason

letter to the editor pajaronian
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, Jan. 4, 2019

Letters to the Editor, Jan. 4, 2019

Letters to the Editor, March 1, 2019

Letters to the Editor, March 1, 2019

Letter: Dr. Gallagher is who the Hospital Board needs

letter to the editor pajaronian
Pajaro Valley Health Care District Board positions are going to be available for the Watsonville Community Hospital and the voting is part of the election ballot for November. There are two positions which need to be filled with new Board members. It is very important...

Letters to the Editor, June 27: Remembering Bill Bachan

Letters to the Editor, June 27, 2017

Was this the right time to increase utility rates?

Jimmy Dutra
Our council passed a rate increase this week on water, wastewater and solid waste utilities. It was a 6-1 vote. I was the sole vote against the rate hike. This was a difficult decision for all of us. Here is my explanation on why...
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Cabrillo football coach Justin Hansen to take leave of absence

Cabrillo College announced Monday that head football coach Justin Hansen will take a formal family medical leave of absence effective immediately. Hansen is expected to...