Fire departments welcome new recruits
In a ceremony that drew nearly 100 people on Friday afternoon, Watsonville Fire Department and Central Fire Protection District welcomed their newest members in Twin Lakes Church’s Monscke Hall.
PVUSD offers one-time payment to teachers
Pajaro Valley Unified School District officials offered teachers a one-time payment of $3,200 in lieu of a raise, as contract negotiations resumed Thursday.
Leaders take stock of county issues
The Watsonville City Council Chambers was packed Monday morning with community leaders, organization representatives, media outlets and other county residents for the release of the 23rd annual Community Assessment Project report.
Alleged stolen car pulled over
Numerous police officers performed a high risk stop Tuesday on a vehicle reported stolen in Watsonville.
Threat leads to heightened police presence at PV High
Watsonville Police have strengthened their presence at Pajaro Valley High School Friday after they learned of a threat of a school shooting scrawled on a restroom wall earlier in the week.
Ceremony honors those who died in service
The Avenue of the Flags Ceremony took place on Memorial Day, an annual event put on by the North Monterey County LULAC Council #2907, Veterans of Foreign Wars and others at the Castroville Public Cemetery for 26 years.
Event celebrates city’s wetlands
On Saturday, the City of Watsonville, Watsonville Wetlands Watch and Trips for Kids Santa Cruz along with local residents will be celebrating National Trails Day with a bike ride on wetlands trails.
Supervisor candidates speak on local issues at forum
The five candidates for the Fourth District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors spoke about their vision for South County during a forum Tuesday evening.
Saturday street fair a success
Music filled the street as people strolled, rolled and skated their way around the fifth annual Pleasure Point Street Fair Saturday.
Warriors GM Myers confident Kerr will return to full health
OAKLAND — Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers fully expects Steve Kerr to find a solution to his debilitating health issues and return to the bench without being forced out of coaching altogether because of complications from two back surgerie
Prep Athletes of the Week: St. Francis’ Joseph Dayritt, Maya Calfee
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 1-7. Coaches and athletic directors are...
