Socio-emotional counselors face large caseloads, traumatized students
Every day, Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s small team of socio-emotional counselors take on an enormous range of problems affecting thousands of students.
Rios resigns from Watsonville City Council amid sexual assault allegations
Watsonville City Councilman Oscar Rios announced his retirement effective immediately Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault..
PHOTO: Quilt Show runs this weekend
These women view the numerous quilts inside the Crosetti Building Friday, which is part of the 40th Anniversary Pajaro Valley Quilt Association Quilt Show.
Watch out for kidnapping scam, police warn
The Watsonville Police Department on Thursday issued a warning that scammers are using “virtual kidnappings” to trick people out of their money.
Report: Budget picture improving
As the City of Watsonville’s financial situation continues to improve, disappointing cannabis revenue and increasing retirement costs have city officials concerned for the future.
Design and drop
Gravity was not the only force challenging participants in this year’s egg drop contest.
A musical homecoming
When singer Andy Vargas heard that the City of Watsonville would be celebrating its 150th birthday in 2018, he knew he had to somehow be part of it.
New biodiesel plant opens
A biofuel manufacturing plant that closed its doors two years ago has reopened under new ownership.
40th annual quilt show coming to fairgrounds
The annual Pajaro Valley Quilt Association Quilt (PVQA) Show and Auction — which turns 40 this year — is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
4-month-old hurt in crash
A four-month-old boy was seriously injured Saturday on Highway 1 in a two-vehicle crash.
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...
