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.
Veterans of the year say military service helped build character
Freddy Martinez was named this year’s American Legion Post 121 veteran of the year. Donald Cooley earned that honor from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1716.
Police: Man fired shots, committed burglaries
Watsonville Police on Wednesday arrested a man who allegedly fired several shots into a vehicle on Clifford Avenue Wednesday afternoon and stole a gun during a burglary on that street.
Pajaro Valley High seniors prepare for graduation
About 300 seniors from Pajaro Valley High School will march into Carl Connelly Stadium at Cabrillo College on June 8 to graduate and begin the next phase of their life.
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.
Military helicopter gets new life
The army green helicopter that arrived at Watsonville Municipal Airport Monday began its life during the Vietnam War, and also served time in Alaska.
Teaching the teachers
In a large, sunny field late Monday morning, about two-dozen Pajaro Valley Unified School District teachers were down on their knees, taking a close look at the plants, animals and other things they found.
Man named in fatal shooting
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Clark has released the name of the man who was shot and killed Dec. 15 at the corner of West Beach Street and Rodriguez Street around 6:30 p.m.
Aptos man shoots woman, barricades himself in residence
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team responded to an Aptos residence Wednesday night after a man reportedly shot a woman, and then barricaded himself inside.
Celebrating the Fourth
The Fourth of July will be a busy day in Santa Cruz County, with parades, parties, fundraisers and more scheduled, capped off by a new fireworks show in Watsonville.
Prep Athletes of the Week: St. Francis’ Joseph Dayritt, Maya Calfee
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 1-7. Coaches and athletic directors are...
