Making waves
Quicksilver Swimming is a regional, nonprofit swim club established in 2011 in San Jose. Since then, the club has extended its reach to a number of other locations throughout the South Bay and Santa Cruz County.
Pinto Lake concessions resume Thursday
The RV campground at Pinto Lake City Park, closed since park manager Pat McQuade died in April, was scheduled to reopen Thursday.
Early results show Caput ahead, Panetta far outpacing rivals
Voters throughout the county headed to the polls Tuesday, helping to choose a governor and vice-governor, elect local leaders and decide on a handful of ballot propositions.
Art for the public, by the public
Found across the planet and enjoyed by countless viewers, mosaics are known for their ability to last thousands of years. Now, the local community can create their own in downtown Watsonville, crafting icons that could last for generations.
New charter school submits petition
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hear a proposal for a new charter school during its April 25 meeting.
U.S. Department of Justice threatens Watsonville, 22 other jurisdictions
The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday demanded documents from 23 jurisdictions that protect undocumented immigrants, in another strike by President Donald Trump’s administration against so-called sanctuary cities.
Design and drop
Gravity was not the only force challenging participants in this year’s egg drop contest.
PHOTO: PV United raising funds for Barcelona trip
The Pajaro Valley United U15 girl’s soccer team hosted a barbecue fundraiser at Driscoll's headquarters on Westridge Drive in Watsonville Friday.
County selects rail operator
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission approved a new operator for the 32-mile Santa Cruz rail line that runs from Watsonville to Davenport, a plan that could be implemented once an ongoing study of the county’s rail line is complete.
Dutra announces run for supervisor
Watsonville City Councilman Jimmy Dutra stood on a trail overlooking Watsonville Slough Tuesday, talking about his term with the city and his affinity for his hometown. He was also there to talk about his run for Santa Cruz County Supervisor for the June
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
Early results Tuesday night showed Proposition 50 ahead by a slight margin, with just over 64% of Californians voting yes, and 77.8% of Santa...























