Kids’ boxing academy fighting to stay alive
Fledgling nonprofit Watsonville Boxing Academy is floundering in its efforts to find a home months after opening its doors to dozens of local kids.
Popular coach remembered
Youth baseball coach Tom Gugale was known for his passion for the game, his gregarious personality and for the legions of young people who loved to play for him. Gugale was killed Friday morning when his truck overturned near San Luis Reservoir. He was 47
Making waves
Quicksilver Swimming is a regional, nonprofit swim club established in 2011 in San Jose. Since then, the club has extended its reach to a number of other locations throughout the South Bay and Santa Cruz County.
Valencia Road repair moves ahead
Big changes are in the air at the work site on the Valencia Road bridge at Aptos School Road where winter storms washed out a culvert beneath the heavily-travelled roadway.
Ohio incident prompts Boardwalk ride closure
After a carnival ride at the Ohio State Fair broke apart and killed a passenger and hurt others Wednesday night, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk decided to close a similar ride indefinitely.
Honoring a fallen teacher
Mary Francis was a teacher in three different counties who always tried to make science fun for her students.
Morris's 88th-minute goal gives US Gold Cup title
Former Stanford star Jordan Morris scored a tiebreaking goal in the 88th minute and the United States beat Jamaica 2-1 on Wednesday night for its sixth Gold Cup title and first since 2013.
The business of beautification
Capitola city officials recently proactively began enforcing regulations in the Capitola Village regarding sidewalk signs and outdoor displays.
Nomination Deadline Extended in Best Of Pajaro Valley
The deadline for nominations in The Pajaronian’s Best Of Pajaro Valley 2025 has been extended by two weeks.
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