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From the editor's desk, Dec. 7: Education is the key to pedestrian safety

December 7, 2018

Manuel Quiroz Jr., Nov. 16: To our leaders: The children are watching you

Letters to the Editor, June 10: Hopeful with Prop. 57

A new perspective on National Night Out

August 2, 2017

I was invited to sit in on a ride-along with Watsonville Police Capt. Michael McKinley and City Councilwoman Trina Coffman-Gomez as they visited a number of National Night Out celebrations throughout the city Tuesday.

January 31, 2020

For some folks, yesterday was Jan. 30, a Thursday. Another day checked off the calendar. But for others, especially in the Japanese-American community, that day chimes in the history books as the first day in the U.S. named after an Asian American, Fred Korematsu...

August 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor, Aug. 24, 2018

Pat Fohrman, April 7: A private initiative to solve a very public problem

April 6, 2018

At the March 13 meeting of the Watsonville City Council, prominent business people, Sherry Dang and Kirk DiCicco, outlined for the City Council a project that they have been engaged in over the past eight years, helping one homeless person at a time find stability and a way back to self-reliance and self-respect by providing jobs, positive reinforcement and training.

February 2, 2018

Letter to the Editor, Feb. 3, 2018

August 4, 2023

It is unfortunate that the good people involved with Pajaro’s recovery, have not focused on retail development in the town itself. Yes, housing is paramount, however without jobs to boost the economy, it will stay depressed. Employment is a major issue as Pajaro recovers and...

October 15, 2021

In the month of October, many will be celebrating or observing Halloween. It is surprising how many people have embraced this “holiday.” As Buddhists living here in America, we have assimilated into the culture and traditions and many will observe Halloween with parties, giving...

February 19, 2021

There were several good news items scattered throughout the most recent budget update presented to the Watsonville City Council on Feb. 9. The city’s Administrative Services Director, Cindy Czerwin, predicted that the city would end the 2020-21 fiscal year about $5 million better than...

May 7, 2025

There’s something powerful about a fresh start—especially when it’s backed by real progress, deep community roots, and a bold vision for the future. At our April 18 State of the Hospital event, Watsonville Community Hospital unveiled a new logo symbolizing its transition back to community...

Gail McNulty, Nov. 16: Bold choices today could save tomorrow

November 16, 2018

The UN’s October Climate warning is terrifying. We need profound changes in the next 10-12 years to build a more equitable world and sustain life as we know it. News of increasingly destructive, deadly California forest fires offer a grim vision of how continuing with “business as usual” might impact us locally.

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Opinion

From the editor's desk, Dec. 7: Education is the key to pedestrian safety

Manuel Quiroz Jr., Nov. 16: To our leaders: The children are watching you

Letters to the Editor, Dec. 3

Letters to the Editor, June 10: Hopeful with Prop. 57

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 9

A new perspective on National Night Out

A look at Fred Korematsu Day | On My Mind

Letters to the Editor, Aug. 24

Pat Fohrman, April 7: A private initiative to solve a very public problem

Letter to the Editor, Feb. 3: Rail is a vital transportation asset

Letter: Pajaro’s plight

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Rebuild Ramsay’s fields

New Logo, New Chapter: Watsonville Community Hospital Looks Ahead with Purpose

Gail McNulty, Nov. 16: Bold choices today could save tomorrow

PV’s Olivia Contreras named Cypress Division’s co-MVP | All-PCAL girls basketball

H.R. 1 Threatens Central Coast’s Most Vulnerable

Pajaro Valley Chamber awards announced

Local duo honored for offensive production on the court | All-PCAL...

PVUSD announces Sustainable Schools Advisory group