PVUSD, teachers reach tentative agreement
After 17 months of tense negotiations, Pajaro Valley Unified School District has come to a tentative contract agreement with its teachers’ union.
Commission recommends 150-unit housing project
The Watsonville Planning Commission unanimously recommended a project Tuesday that would add 150 housing units on a former junkyard.
Holiday tree arrives in Watsonville Plaza
Part of Main Street in downtown Watsonville was blocked off Tuesday morning to make way for an annual holiday tradition.
Fire burning in Santa Cruz Mountains
More than 300 firefighters are battling a blaze in the Boulder Creek area, which has grown to about 150 acres, Cal Fire spokeswoman Colleen Baxter said Tuesday.
A burst of business
According to a report compiled by 1-800-Flowers in 2016, Valentine’s Day remains second only to Mother’s Day as the most popular flower-gifting holiday in the United States.
Dispensary reflects on first week of recreational pot sales
Last week, many Californians not only celebrated the start of a new year, but also the milestone of the legalization of recreational cannabis.
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.
Watsonville man arrested for Morgan Hill murder
A Watsonville man was arrested Tuesday on charges he murdered a coworker three months ago in Morgan Hill, the Watsonville and Morgan Hill police departments reported.
Encouraging young readers
To her friends, family and coworkers, Deanne Pernell was an energetic, caring teacher with a passion for teaching young people to read, and a particular affinity for bilingual education.
Aptos football players in hot water after posting inappropriate photo online
An inappropriate photo involving players on the Aptos High varsity football team was posted on social media this past weekend following a 35-28 victory...