Police seeking pharmacy robber
Watsonville Police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed a pharmacy at gunpoint Sunday night.
An encounter with birds
Local and migratory birds are the focus of the 13th annual Monterey Bay Birding Festival which runs one day this year on Saturday.
New sex charges for doctor, women
Santa Cruz neurosurgeon James Joel Kohut, who is already accused of numerous child sex charges, appeared in court Thursday morning, where he pleaded not guilty to 32 additional felony counts.
Council to declare support for DACA
The Watsonville City Council is expected to declare its support Tuesday of a national program that allows undocumented students a temporary reprieve from deportation.
CSEA, PVUSD finalize contract
Pajaro Valley Unified School District reached a contract agreement with its classified employees after four meetings that concluded Sept. 15 with a “marathon” 12-hour bargaining session, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Chona Killeen said Friday.
From tragedy, a ‘blessing’
Salvation Army Capt. Harold Laubach Jr. leads the organization’s Santa Cruz location, and also coordinates the organization’s programs throughout Santa Cruz County.
Coffman-Gomez to run for Assembly
Watsonville City Councilwoman Trina Coffman-Gomez on Friday announced her plans to run for the 30th District seat on the California State Assembly.
Sheriff’s office ups patrol at two Santa Cruz locations
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrol in two places in Santa Cruz, in response to a recent increase in issues such as drug use and vehicle burglaries, SCSO Sgt. Chris Clark said Monday.
A day on the farm
During Open Farm Tours on Sunday, 10 family farms open their doors to the public to give them a glimpse of a world normally closed to the public.
Prep Athletes of the Week: St. Francis’ Joseph Dayritt, Maya Calfee
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 1-7. Coaches and athletic directors are...
