Honoring a fallen teacher
Mary Francis was a teacher in three different counties who always tried to make science fun for her students.
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.
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.
Playing for a song
In the midst of a youth band concert Wednesday, 10-year-old Ben Miller performed a short trumpet solo. The piece was part of “The Monkeys,” a song he composed.
Hope Thrift moving into former Orchard Supply
Almost six months after Orchard Supply Hardware closed its doors in the Crossroads Shopping Center on South Green Valley Road, the building has gotten a new tenant.
Mastering their field
In a grassy soccer field at Pinto Lake County Park Tuesday, a team of young soccer players from Watsonville joined two professionals for a workshop on goalkeeping that was described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The business of beautification
Capitola city officials recently proactively began enforcing regulations in the Capitola Village regarding sidewalk signs and outdoor displays.
Golfing for good
On Friday, the Pajaro Valley Association of Realtors (PVAOR) held its annual golf tournament with proceeds to be donated to Watsonville's own women's shelter.
PHOTO: Sea of color at Wharf to Wharf
A massive mob of runners pour through the Seabright Area in Santa Cruz Sunday during the annual Wharf to Wharf race.
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...
