After long wait, murder suspect in custody
A Watsonville man who fled to Mexico after allegedly stabbing a teenager to death 14 years ago is in custody, after a lengthy extradition process that involved local and federal law enforcement officials.
A ‘real-world’ lesson
With music playing softly in the background, a group of students at New School Community Day School on Friday was focused on piles of damaged computers in front of them, each with a different electronic ailment.
Report critical of Measure L reporting
Almost five years after Pajaro Valley residents passed Measure L, the Santa Cruz County Grand Jury criticized Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the citizens’ committee assigned to oversee it for alleged lack of reporting the bond’s financial infor
Watsonville City Council, District 4: Election to decide next mayor
Francisco Estrada and Jenny Sarmiento are running for the District 4 seat on the Watsonville City Council in November, and whoever wins will become the city's next mayor.
Public gets look at levee plan
A meeting held Wednesday at the Watsonville Civic Plaza gave residents who live in the floodplain an opportunity to see a plan that aims to greatly reduce the Pajaro River's flood risk.
Tuttle Mansion a haunted piece of history
Any longtime resident of Watsonville has noticed the Tuttle Mansion. The large, red Victorian home is located right on busy East Lake Avenue, sitting in exactly the same spot it was constructed back in 1899.
Power outage forces Cabrillo closure
Cabrillo College officials closed the Aptos location Friday after a campus-wide power outage.
Local people, event, business make history
The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture announced the recipients of its annual awards.
PV Water holds forums for College Lake project
The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency on Tuesday hosted two public forums about a project at College Lake that could boost water supplies in South County.
Watsonville welcomes Mexican delegation
Watsonville officials welcomed in a small delegation from Tangancícuaro on Friday, taking another step in forging a sister city relationship with the city located in Michoacán, México.
Pajaro Valley Health Care District seeks applicants for Measure N oversight...
The Pajaro Valley Health Care District is seeking community members to serve on the Measure N Citizens’ Oversight Committee, which monitors spending of bond...






















