Pinto Lake cleanup successful
Three years after starting a program to clean the waters of Pinto Lake, Watsonville city officials are reporting success.
Sheriff's deputies shut down large BHO lab
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday discovered and shut down what investigators described as one of the largest butane honey oil labs the department has seen in years.
Through successes and setbacks, Martinelli’s celebrates 150 years
S. Martinelli & Co., a resilient company that has survived two World Wars, Prohibition and the Depression, is celebrating 150 years.
Local Conservation Corps members head to Puerto Rico
A group of 12 young California Conservation Corps (CCC) members stood together in front of their future headquarters on Aviation Way in Watsonville on Wednesday, swearing an oath to do their jobs to the best of their ability.
Rios resigns from Watsonville City Council amid sexual assault allegations
Watsonville City Councilman Oscar Rios announced his retirement effective immediately Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault..
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.
Watsonville to close its landfill
The Watsonville landfill, which has been in use since 1962, will be filled to capacity by the end of the year, city officials announced recently.
New engines join fire department's fleet
A new custom-built engine arrived at Watsonville Fire Station 1 on Friday after a journey from the opposite end of the country.
Murder suspect pleads not guilty, faces 26 years
The Mount Herman woman accused of deliberately running over another woman with her vehicle on July 20 made her first court appearance Tuesday.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Watsonville’s Abraham Martinez; St. Francis’ Lilianna...
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Aug. 25-31. Coaches and athletic directors are...
