Transportation Commission approves new rail contract
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on Thursday approved a contract allowing a new operator to take control of the 32-mile rail line that runs from Watsonville to Davenport.
D’La Colmena Market & Catering celebrating 40 years
Four decades ago, Manuel Gonzales started D’La Colmena market on Rodriguez Street near the post office.
Planned Parenthood fire deemed suspicious
A fire that damaged the Planned Parenthood clinic in Watsonville early Friday morning has been deemed suspicious, Watsonville Division Chief Rob Ryan said.
Watsonville’s first marijuana growing operation in full swing
Watsonville’s first permitted marijuana growing facility is Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance, which currently distributes its products to dispensaries throughout the Bay Area, and its own in Santa Cruz.
The wild ride of news gathering
When I was hired at the Register-Pajaronian in 1997 I had no idea what a roller coaster ride I was in for.
PVUSD bids farewell to longtime board members
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday said farewell to members Willie Yahiro, Leslie De Rose and Jeff Ursino during the annual organizational meeting, which also was a time to swear in three new trustees.
Hernandez announces run for supervisor
Surrounded by his supporters at Watsonville Plaza, Felipe Hernandez announced his run for county supervisor Friday.
Drenching rain passes through
Heavy rain pelted the Central Coast Sunday and into early Monday.
Montoya resigns as city manager
Watsonville City Manager Charles Montoya turned in his resignation to the city council Wednesday.
Faris Sabbah to run for county superintendent of schools
Faris Sabbah, who worked for Pajaro Valley Unified School District and Monterey County Office of Education before coming to the Santa Cruz County Office of Education to serve as Deputy Superintendent, announced his candidacy for the office’s top position.
Manuel Bersamin dies at 67
When former Watsonville City Councilman Manuel Bersamin retired from his seat in 2012 to care for his ailing 95-year-old mother, The Pajaronian asked him...






















