Mastering their field
In a grassy soccer field at Pinto Lake County Park Tuesday, a team of young soccer players from Watsonville joined two professionals for a workshop on goalkeeping that was described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Council slated to consider appointing Huffaker as city manager
The Watsonville City Council is scheduled to consider appointing Matt Huffaker as the new city manager Tuesday, following the resignation of City Manager Charles Montoya.
Recognition, honor
More than 200 people packed the Veterans Memorial Building Saturday to celebrate Veterans Day.
Man shot in the head on Ross Avenue
A Watsonville man was shot late Thursday night on Ross Avenue.
More rain on the way
The Monterey Bay Area got a good soaking Monday, and more rain is in store, according to the National Weather Service.
Pajaro River study moves forward
A report released Tuesday outlines plans by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to shore up miles of the Pajaro River levee to protect the 12,600 residents estimated to live in the floodplain.
Pedestrian seriously injured by pickup
Watsonville Police investigate a crash Tuesday morning where a man was seriously hurt when he was struck by a pickup as he walked across Harkins Slough Road near Ramsay Park.
Council calls for cannabis growth
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday made recommendations for sweeping changes to the City’s cannabis laws.
Along with possibly adding multiple cannabis business licenses, the Council also recommended changes to its allowable square footage for cultivation, employee background checks, delivery regulations and distance requirements.
Council members,...
Capitola man arrested for child sex crimes
A Capitola man was arrested on Feb. 15 for numerous felony sex crimes against a minor.
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.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Watsonville’s Abraham Martinez; St. Francis’ Lilianna...
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Aug. 25-31. Coaches and athletic directors are...