Summer work in full swing
Workers are engaged in construction projects at more than a dozen schools throughout Pajaro Valley Unified School District, all funded by Measure L.
Pinto Lake project opens right on track
A little more than two months after workers began construction of an off-road bicycling track in Pinto Lake County Park, 5-year-old Jacob Tapiz became one of the first to ride through the series of jumps, tight curves and small hills.
Buddhist Temple holds annual Obon Festival
Watsonville Buddhist Temple’s Obon Festival, held Sunday, has been a tradition for decades.
Council approves pay increases
The Watsonville City Council approved pay increases for more than 20 positions across various departments Tuesday.
County fair in full swing
Before 4-year-old Jack Higgins of Sunnyvale walked into the Santa Cruz County Fair Friday afternoon, he outlined the things he wanted to do.
Corralitos man hit by car dies
A 30-year-old Corralitos man died Sunday when he was struck by a car on Corralitos Road.
Report: Plenty of parking downtown
At peak times, more than half of downtown Watsonville’s 3,000-plus parking spots are empty.
Obon Festival returns to Buddhist Temple
The Watsonville Buddhist Temple will hold its annual Obon Festival on Sunday, and they invite the public to come share in the festivities.
A driven life
When Bill Sunderland started teaching in 1970, he planned on doing it for only about two years. He said that was his way of giving back to his community. After that, he planned on becoming a professional mechanic. But somewhere along the way Sunderland re
PVUSD to consider 150 layoffs
This story has been updated from an earlier version. Pajaro Valley Unified School District may lay off more than 150 employees to save...























