Tree lighting, Snow Day kick off holiday season
Watsonville flipped the switch on the holiday season Sunday night, lighting up the plaza for a month of festive events.
PV High construction faces another hurdle
Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s long-awaited efforts to build an auditorium at Pajaro Valley High School has hit another snag after the Watsonville Pilots Association has stated its intent to file a lawsuit against the district and the city.
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.
Hyde honored for WWII service
Hal Hyde was honored Nov. 9 during a pinning ceremony at his Corralitos home.
Capitola man arrested for child sex crimes
A Capitola man was arrested on Feb. 15 for numerous felony sex crimes against a minor.
Burning Man-inspired event at fairgrounds this weekend
An estimated 1,400 people are expected at unSCruz, who will have a chance to see some 80 theme camps and pieces of art.
Toys for Tots launches annual drive
The Santa Cruz County Toys for Tots program was born from the rubble and ashes of the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake.
New School teacher offers yoga class
Every day at New School Community Day School, students can leave behind their worries and stress, if only for an hour.
Making a home for his students
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE) has named a Pajaro Valley Unified School District educator of the year.
Mesa Verde Gardens seeks new location
Mesa Verde Gardens is looking for a site in Pajaro for a garden to replace the one at Pajaro Middle School.
Powerful storms clobber Central Coast
A string of strong winter storms slammed the Central Coast over the past several days, toppling power and communication lines, knocking down scores of...





















