Farmers, supporters honored at luncheon
The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau called on community members Wednesday to encourage young people to consider careers in agriculture.
Job shadow program hosts 90 students
A group of Watsonville students on Wednesday got a taste of their possible futures by participating in Watsonville Rotary’s job shadowing program, which was designed to connect young people with local professionals in fields that spark their interest.
TE Lee Smith agrees to deal to stay with Raiders
A person familiar with the deal confirmed the agreement reached on the first day of the new league year. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the signing hadn't been announced by the team. NFL Network first reported the deal.
Students cry: ‘Enough!’
The walkout at Watsonville High School Wednesday began at 10 a.m., when a small group of students walked through campus, shouting “Walkout!”
Three K-9s join Sheriff’s Office
Three new K-9s were sworn into duty Monday at the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
Immigrants sue US over end to temporary protected status
The Trump administration's decision to end a program that lets immigrants from four countries live and work legally in the U.S. was motivated by racism and leaves the immigrants' American born children with an "impossible choice," according to a federal lawsuit filed on Monday.
Pajaronian marks 150 years at gathering
The Register-Pajaronian celebrated its 150th anniversary with a gathering Saturday inside the Heritage Hall at the fairgrounds.
PV trustees to hear budget report, school safety plan
Facing a packed agenda, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday will hear a budget status report, consider approving a comprehensive safety plan for all its schools and consider approving the contract for a new chief business officer.
Hope Thrift opens its doors
By the time more than a dozen dignitaries participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Watsonville’s newest thrift store Friday, hundreds of people had already packed the building, snapping up bargain-priced clothes, electronics, housewares and other goods.
Veitch-Olson eyes vacant city council seat
Jenni Veitch-Olson became the first candidate to file papers for the District 2 seat on the Watsonville City Council Friday, two days after Oscar Rios resigned from his post.
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...