PVUSD trustees approve budget
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved a budget report that shows an improved financial picture from earlier in the year, with an ending fund balance of more than $57 million.
Council throws support behind health care bill
The Watsonville City Council approved a resolution Tuesday in support of Senate Bill 562, which, if passed, would pave the way for universal health care coverage in California.
School workers agree to bonuses, family leave
Pajaro Valley Unified School District is in the final stages of negotiations with the district’s classified workers, represented by California School Employees Association (CSEA).
Fun around every corner
An eager crowd gathered at the main entrance of the fairgrounds Wednesday, ready to attend the first day of the annual Santa Cruz County Fair.
PVUSD, Watsonville Pilots Association reach agreement
Pajaro Valley Unified School District has reached an agreement with Watsonville Pilots Association, which will allow construction of playing fields and a performing arts center to move forward.
Bicyclist dies in collision
A bicyclist was killed Monday night after being struck by a vehicle on Main Street near Auto Center Drive, according to Watsonville Police Sgt. Jarrod Pisturino.
JACOB’S HEART PRESENTS THE 19TH ANNUAL KIDRAGEOUS CARNIVAL
The 19th Annual Kidrageous Golden Carnival at the Watsonville City Plaza is an amazing day of fun for your entire family. Celebrate hope with Jacob’s Heart children and families.
Day after hitting for cycle, Abreu 2 HRs, Chisox top Giants
Abreu connected for two home runs a day after hitting for the cycle and Fulmer earned his first major league win as a starter as the White Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1 on Sunday in an interleague matchup of last-place teams.
Broadway hits and dancing bits
The Santa Cruz Follies will return with their annual show, this year named “Best of Broadway: Then and Now,” Wednesday through Saturday at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.
Four arrested for attempted murder, robbery
Four people were arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly taking part in a robbery and shooting at a residence on the 20 block of Rancho Road, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Clark said Monday.
Man arrested in levee death
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies on Friday arrested a Pajaro man for the murder of Watsonville resident Jesús Alfonso Duarte Figueroa, whose body was found...