Introducing the Class of ‘17
The senior class pours onto Geiser Field Friday for the Watsonville High School commencement event.
CSEA, PVUSD finalize contract
Pajaro Valley Unified School District reached a contract agreement with its classified employees after four meetings that concluded Sept. 15 with a “marathon” 12-hour bargaining session, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Chona Killeen said Friday.
The nine lives of Ken Schwan
Nearly six months after Ken Schwan, owner of Monterey Bay Caterers, survived a brutal crash where a tow truck slammed into him on his motorcycle in March, he’s back in the kitchen, in his office and out in the field.
Crews clean up Struve Slough
Crews descended on Struve Slough Thursday, halfway through a three-day project that not only cleared the overgrowth, but disposed of the trash left behind from homeless encampments.
Landscaping company boosts Bradley School entrance
The entrance to Bradley Elementary School has taken on a new look over the spring break thanks to the volunteer efforts of a local landscaping company.
A new life
Richard Piontkowski spent the previous 12 years of his life in a nursing home, where nearly every aspect of his life was controlled by others.
Engineering their education
Fresh from a May 13 victory that made them state champions, Aptos High School’s robotics team now advances to the international competition in Long Beach, facing off against 60 teams from as far away as Russia.
A shot at the top
A Watsonville dance troupe is aiming for the big time, and the first step is a televised talent competition in Los Angeles.
Concord Police officers struck by car in Santa Cruz
Two police officers from Concord were injured Wednesday when they were struck by a vehicle while performing a high-risk car stop on a wanted fugitive.
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...
