Pajaro set to open new park
A small park in Pajaro that was shuttered two years has been given new life, thanks to work by Monterey County and Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District.
County supervisors approve housing bond, sales tax measure
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday paved the way for voters in November to decide on two measures that could affect their pocketbooks even as they fund housing projects and other social services.
Fair sets a record
Cool weather kept the crowd sizes high at this year’s Santa Cruz County Fair, with an estimated five percent more visitors flocking to the event, compared to last year, according to fair board member Jody Belgard.
Survey questions residents on climate change
Volunteers fanned out in Watsonville on Sunday, surveying residents to find out how, or if, they are being affected by climate change.
Popular coach remembered
Youth baseball coach Tom Gugale was known for his passion for the game, his gregarious personality and for the legions of young people who loved to play for him. Gugale was killed Friday morning when his truck overturned near San Luis Reservoir. He was 47
Drought looms as rain appears unlikely
With the rainy season rapidly coming to a close on March 31, officials are concerned about the scant snowpack in the Sierra and the lack of rain around the state.
Watsonville touts rebranding efforts
Over the past year, Watsonville has made efforts to rebrand itself to the rest of the Monterey Bay as a city on the move.
PVUSD Area 4: Two newcomers challenge board veteran
This is the final installment in a series of interviews with candidates running for seats on the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees.
Film Festival expands to four locations
With events across four locations, the Watsonville Film Festival is shooting for a flexible and diverse program for its sixth year.
PVUSD offers teachers 2 percent raise
Pajaro Valley Unified School District offered its teachers a 2 percent raise in the latest round of budget negotiations on Oct. 18.
New shipping racks ease local rail
On Tuesday, a small group of railroad and warehouse officials from Chicago—and one from Felton—gathered in the S. Martinelli & Co. warehouse in Watsonville...