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Elon Musk is a planet-saving super hero

One of the most widely used technological advances is the automobile. Cars are all over the world and almost everyone uses them. However, gasoline cars produce extremely large amounts of pollution while electric cars do not directly produce any pollution.

Letters to the Editor, Jan. 23–29

Passenger rail price estimates too high One can never convince  me that restoring the Santa Cruz Branch rail line for passenger rail would cost an estimated $4.2 billion dollars!  I am not a transportation planner or consultant however it is obvious something doesn't jive and...

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 28: Celebrating the holidays, Watsonville-style

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 28, 2017

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,...

Letters to the Editor, Dec. 7

Letters to the Editor, Dec. 7, 2018

Year In Review: Highlighting the good in a challenging year

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Around this time last year, I wrote that 2020 was “a year that changed the world.” And I stand by that. But in my opinion, 2021 was just as challenging, if not harder. Sure, we got to see friends and family again, maybe go...

Supervisor Felipe Hernandez November update

Santa Cruz County steps up environmental and community support This month, Santa Cruz County is enhancing safety, cleanliness, and access to essential services. The County has also secured state funding to sustain homelessness prevention efforts, and initiatives are underway to ensure all youth have access...

From the editor's desk, Nov. 7: Project beginning to flow quickly

There is a glimmer of hope for the Pajaro River levee project.

Letters to the Editor, Dec. 7, 2023

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Hospital is a lifeline for Watsonville I had an array of emotions after reading that the Watsonville Community Hospital got approved for a bond to fund much-needed repairs.  Currently, Watsonville is home to around 51,000 people, and for many, this hospital is all that they have...
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City Council to consider utility rate increases

The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday will consider a series of utility rate increases over the next five years to fund infrastructure upgrades they...