Flipped big rig closes Hwy 1 offramp at Riverside Drive
Emergency officials on Wednesday were studying the scene of a big rig that rolled over on the southbound exit from Highway 1 at Riverside Drive Wednesday morning in Watsonville.
Blazing a path for women
Maria Campos and Gina Gallino Cole were honored during a ceremony put on by the Wonderful Women of Watsonville committee at the Watsonville Woman’s Club Tuesday afternoon.
Pajaronian to print weekly
The Register-Pajaronian will be changing its print schedule to a once weekly publication on Fridays. The initial Friday publication will be April 20.
Muralist hoping for community participation
A local muralist is inviting aspiring artists to come help transform a community park from a blank, graffiti-covered stretch of fences into a work of community art.
Major rainfall expected Tuesday
A major storm system known as an atmospheric river is expected to hit California late Tuesday morning, deluging the lowlands and dumping as much as four feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Keeping a curious eye
Pajaro Valley Arts’ latest exhibit, “Museum of Curious Perceptions,” arrives on Wednesday at the PV Gallery.
The pride of their family
A few weeks ago, a parent of a student at Ohlone Elementary School decided that the kids at the school should understand the full width and breadth of the pride their parents have in them.
PV Trustees pass budget, hire new business officer
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved the contract for a Chief Business Officer, a position at the financial helm of the massive district, and in charge of a $230 million budget.
County re-opens upgraded women’s jail
Three months after the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved some $300,000 to upgrade the county’s women’s jail, a group of law enforcement officials, politicians and service providers gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility Friday.
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.
Thousands attend No Kings rallies
Thousands of people crowded into Watsonville Plaza and surrounding streets Saturday as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Trump, his administration...