PVUSD unveils literacy app
About 80 percent of parents nationwide own some type of mobile device, yet 60 percent of low-income children do not have books in their homes.
A behind-the-scenes look at city government
Twenty local high school students are spending their summer getting a first-hand look at how Watsonville’s government works.
Officials hope road work, traffic enforcement improves safety
With a recent grant and a number of road projects in the pipeline, Watsonville city officials are optimistic that pedestrian injuries will continue to drop.
Exxon responds to Santa Cruz city, county lawsuit
In an opening salvo in what could be a protracted legal battle, the Exxon Mobil Corporation has fired back at a lawsuit filed in December by the City and County of Santa Cruz.
Report critical of Measure L reporting
Almost five years after Pajaro Valley residents passed Measure L, the Santa Cruz County Grand Jury criticized Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the citizens’ committee assigned to oversee it for alleged lack of reporting the bond’s financial infor
Pilots appeal business’ expansion
The Watsonville Pilots Association is appealing a decision by city planners to allow Nordic Naturals to expand its facility near the Watsonville Municipal Airport.
Sheriff: Woman shot after ramming deputy with police cruiser
A Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy shot and injured a woman early Friday in Santa Cruz after she reportedly slipped out of her handcuffs and rammed a deputy with a police cruiser.
Charter organization to appeal to county office of education
Nearly one month after the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees rejected a charter petition by a group hoping to open a school in Watsonville, the group will appeal to the Santa Cruz County office of Education.
PV Chamber to celebrate award winners
The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture's annual awards dinner will be held Saturday at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
A nontraditional love story
"Beauty and the Beast" will be brought to the theater stage for local audiences when Cabrillo Stage brings the musical to life beginning Thursday.
Powerful storms clobber Central Coast
A string of strong winter storms slammed the Central Coast over the past several days, toppling power and communication lines, knocking down scores of...
