New fence blocks out homeless camp
New fencing, topped with barbed wire and razor wire — a bold “stay out” statement — has been installed this week at the edge of a bridge over Watsonville Slough on Harkins Slough Road behind Ramsay Park.
WPD welcomes new officers, promotes veteran
Five new officers joined the Watsonville Police Department and one officer was promoted Friday during a badge-pinning ceremony.
Nonprofit leader leaves PAPÁS, creates new group
For more than a decade Deutron Kebebew led PAPÁS, an organization that supports fathers as they try to be a part of their children’s lives.
City, school district launch summer internship program
The Summer in the City Internship Program, a program put on by the City of Watsonville and Pajaro Valley Unified School District, kicks off its inaugural year July 9-27.
A show of support for climate change lawsuit
A large group of young people took picket signs in hand Monday afternoon and went on a short march near the Santa Cruz County Courthouse, a show of support for a federal lawsuit that could have a resounding effect on how the U.S. government deals with climate change.
Fire scorches house in Watsonville mobile home park
WATSONVILLE—A home was badly damaged after a fire broke out late Saturday at a mobile home park in Watsonville.
According to the Santa Cruz County Fire Dispatch website, a fire was reported on the 100 block of Pera Drive inside the Rancho Cerritos Mobile Home...
Teacher earns Ph.D. in front of school audience
When Watsonville High School government and economics teacher Sara Roe received her Ph.D. on Oct. 2, she defended her dissertation in front of a panel of professors.
Carriage House Collectibles set to open Saturday
Two best friends of more than 40 years have decided to take their love of rare antiques and turn it into a business.
Casa de la Cultura giveaway draws 350 families
Nearly 350 families took part in the annual Casa de la Cultura Food and Gift Christmas Giveaway.
Watsonville commits to Paris Agreement
Watsonville joined thousands of cities across the globe in support of the Paris Agreement weeks after President Donald Trump announced the United States will be pulling out of the accord.
PVUSD Trustees to revisit teacher layoff vote
A little more than one week after voting to eliminate roughly 80 teacher positions, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will...























