World Wetlands Day to kick off tree-planting project
The annual World Wetlands Day will kick off the Watsonville Urban Forest Revitalization Project, which, over a two-year period, will add 300 trees and hundreds of drought-tolerant native shrubs at 10 park sites and three street corridors.
The nine lives of Ken Schwan
Nearly six months after Ken Schwan, owner of Monterey Bay Caterers, survived a brutal crash where a tow truck slammed into him on his motorcycle in March, he’s back in the kitchen, in his office and out in the field.
U.S. Department of Justice threatens Watsonville, 22 other jurisdictions
The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday demanded documents from 23 jurisdictions that protect undocumented immigrants, in another strike by President Donald Trump’s administration against so-called sanctuary cities.
Teachers end week of action
More than 100 teachers gathered in Watsonville Plaza Friday afternoon for a rally that capped a week of actions meant to draw attention to ongoing contract negotiations between them and Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
Veteran returns to the sky
On Wednesday afternoon, Navy veteran Robert Shaffer was taken up in a Cessna 172 SP Skyhawk from the Watsonville Municipal Airport to celebrate his 91st birthday.
Senior center getting upgrade, aiming for more
The Watsonville Senior Center is currently getting its first renovation in several decades by the City of Watsonville, with new bathrooms, parking lot, and ADA-compliant handrails and door handles.
Elkhorn Slough to be Designated 'Wetland of International Importance'
Elkhorn Slough joins 38 other wetland sites in the U.S.
Thriller to make debut
"House on Rodeo Gulch" made its debut on July 22 at the Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz.
PVUSD headquarters for sale
Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s headquarters building is for sale, and the district’s board of trustees on Wednesday will hear an update of plans to possibly purchase it.
Sen. Feinstein visits Monterey Mushrooms
A small cadre of farmworkers, union officials and politicians gathered at Monterey Mushrooms in Las Lomas Friday to welcome U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who was there to discuss farmworker rights and agricultural issues.
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.
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