Election 2018: Garcia, Sarmiento, Parker lead fundraising races
Rebecca Garcia, Jenny Sarmiento and Ari Parker lead their respective Watsonville City Council races in donations received, finance records show.
Thousands join call for ‘Afterschool for All’
On Thursday, the National Afterschool Alliance celebrated the 18th Annual Lights On Afterschool Event.
Take the plunge
The Parks and Community Services Department Summer Aquatics Program, held at the Watsonville High School pool, is up and running. The program consists of swimming lessons and recreational open swim available to the public, and is geared for all ages and a
Crash triggers wild land fires in Larkin Valley
Two fires broke out on Larkin Valley Road Tuesday after a pickup slammed into a utility pole and knocked over power lines.
Casserly Road to close for repairs
Recent storms have crippled the over-crossing to a stream on Casserly Road. County officials plan to shut down the heavily travelled road for repairs.
Hotel project underway, could wrap up in one year
If all goes according to schedule, the 7.3-acre property on West Beach Street that once housed the Indalex aluminum plant will feature a new hotel, a gas station and a retail store within one year.
PVUSD, teachers reach tentative agreement
After 17 months of tense negotiations, Pajaro Valley Unified School District has come to a tentative contract agreement with its teachers’ union.
Golfing for good
On Friday, the Pajaro Valley Association of Realtors (PVAOR) held its annual golf tournament with proceeds to be donated to Watsonville's own women's shelter.
Ice on the beach
Ice skating isn’t an activity that one would usually associate with beach towns, but the cities of Capitola and Santa Cruz have set out to change that.
PVUSD to slash elementary assistant principals
When the 2026-27 school year begins in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, all 17 elementary schools will be without assistant principals.
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