Niners Needs: Interior of O-line must be fixed this offseason
The Niners’ offensive line ranked 11th in run blocking this season, according to Football Outsiders. They were the worst run blocking unit in the NFL — that is not an embellishment — in 2016 and ‘15. The year they went to the Super Bowl? They were ranked first.
Japanese exchange students visit Graniterock quarry
Every year, groups of Japanese middle school students visit Watsonville, meeting their American counterparts and kicking off a weeklong exchange program that often turns into a lifelong friendship.
Farmworker shortage hits Monterey Bay
Many see the Trump administration's immigration crackdown as already having an effect on the U.S. economy — and no place is that more apparent than in the agriculture industry.
Fire continues to rage in Santa Cruz Mountains
More than 600 firefighters are battling a blaze in the Boulder Creek area, which has grown to more than 271 acres, Cal Fire spokeswoman Colleen Baxter said Wednesday.
City updates legislators on issues
City officials welcomed state and federal legislators Friday morning, asking for their help with a variety of issues affecting Watsonville.
Police and farmworkers bridge a gap
Local farmworkers and Watsonville Police have been building a friendly relationship over the past couple years through a unique program known as "Agua con la Chota," or "Water With a Cop."
Watsonville company sells technology to Chilean tribe
A Watsonville company best known for converting crop by-products into clean-burning fuel has gone global.
Council throws support behind reservoir project
The Watsonville City Council voiced its support of a reservoir expansion project Tuesday that would reduce the flood risk for the Pajaro River.
Little League Roundup, 4/7: Braves, Angels notch blowout wins in PVLL Majors action
Zander Miller-Brown hit a two-run triple for the Braves in their 15-5 Pajaro Valley Little League Majors win over the Athletics on Tuesday in Watsonville.
Women’s March draws record crowd
Last year, Cheryl Voss went to the first Santa Cruz Women’s March, joining thousands of people who filled the streets voicing their opposition to newly inaugurated President Donald Trump.
PVUSD Trustees to revisit teacher layoff vote
A little more than one week after voting to eliminate roughly 80 teacher positions, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will...





















