Church Christmas Tree Farms carries on a tradition
In a time when scores of Christmas trees are sold in the parking lots of big box stores, the idea of driving to a genuine tree farm and cutting down your own feels almost like stepping back in time.
PVUSD a step closer to purchasing The Towers
If a plan approved Wednesday by the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees comes to fruition, the district could soon own its headquarters also known as The Towers.
New apartment complex rising
A group of city and county leaders gathered in an Atkinson Lane construction zone Thursday, standing on a foundation for a future apartment complex to raise the first wall.
Paul Rigor closes eponymous shop after 46 years in the auto repair business
Paul Rigor tears up when he talks about closing his shop, Rigor’s German Auto Repair Specialists, after more than 46 years in business.
Aptos Village shaping up
In the not-too-distant future, Aptos’ signature World’s Shortest Parade will terminate in the Village Green, the centerpiece of Aptos Village’s expansive new development.
METRO launches new fleet
A fleet of new Santa Cruz METRO buses and vans got a grand send off Thursday at a ceremony at the downtown Santa Cruz METRO Station.
Summer work in full swing
Workers are engaged in construction projects at more than a dozen schools throughout Pajaro Valley Unified School District, all funded by Measure L.
JACL commemorates Civil Liberties Act anniversary
The Watsonville-Santa Cruz Japanese American Citizens League’s commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act on Saturday.
Pajaro River levee project ramps up
Spurred by several events over the past year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a meeting Thursday to update the public on a project that aims to lower the flood risk along the Pajaro River levees.
Hospital cost initiative moves forward
Efforts to limit charges at Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) have moved forward, and Watsonville residents will soon see signature gatherers trying to garner support for the ballot measure.
Nonprofits in ‘crisis response’ as federal shutdown continues
As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week—and as money the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to dry up Nov. 1...
