From tragedy, a ‘blessing’
Salvation Army Capt. Harold Laubach Jr. leads the organization’s Santa Cruz location, and also coordinates the organization’s programs throughout Santa Cruz County.
City gathering input on zoning changes
The City of Watsonville is looking for input on possible zoning changes that would affect medical facilities looking to move into shopping centers.
PHOTO: Classes resume at Pajaro Valley Unified School District
More than 1,400 students returned to Pajaro Valley High School for the first day of school Wednesday, along with nearly 19,000 of their peers across Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
Big rain drenches region
Drenching rain visited the Monterey Bay region starting Sunday night.
WPD youth programs in spotlight
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona is in Watsonville this week to learn about the police department's programs that target youth crime.
Coffman-Gomez to run for Assembly
Watsonville City Councilwoman Trina Coffman-Gomez on Friday announced her plans to run for the 30th District seat on the California State Assembly.
PVUSD headquarters for sale
Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s headquarters building is for sale, and the district’s board of trustees on Wednesday will hear an update of plans to possibly purchase it.
King tides roll in
Weather officials are predicting coastal flooding with a chance of rain Thursday evening and into next week.
Celebrating fatherhood
Fathers and their relationships with their children took center stage Saturday at the annual lunch celebration at Ramsay Park put on by Papás of the Central Coast.
Aptos Village work progressing
Construction of the Aptos Village Project is progressing as planned, with structural work on the Hihn Apple Barn completed earlier this month.
Letters to the Editor June 22-July 2
Data center installations need tight standards
There are issues coming up with many of the data center installations: they need power and cooling with water....





















