Council approves pay increases
The Watsonville City Council approved pay increases for more than 20 positions across various departments Tuesday.
Veterans to be honored
Every year, local veterans, their friends and families and community members assemble in the Veterans Memorial Building to honor the people who served in the military.
Ag worker's invention streamlines berry picking
A farmworker turned inventor who previously created a device that streamlines berry picking has further modified his creation to allow for easy set up and transportation.
Arenado completes cycle with game-winning homer for Rockies
Arenado completed the cycle with a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Rockies stunned the San Francisco Giants by rallying for a 7-5 win Sunday.
Major rainfall expected Tuesday
A major storm system known as an atmospheric river is expected to hit California late Tuesday morning, deluging the lowlands and dumping as much as four feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Tank project drawing to a close
A 1.5 million gallon water storage tank at Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency’s Clearwater Lane water recycling facility is now up and running, with a bit more touch-up construction work wrapping up.
Cops double down on drunk drivers during holiday
To help quell an expected uptick in holiday-fueled drunk driving, Watsonville Police Department is partnering with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over program.
Fun around every corner
An eager crowd gathered at the main entrance of the fairgrounds Wednesday, ready to attend the first day of the annual Santa Cruz County Fair.
Commission recommends PV High's sports field
Pajaro Valley High School's long-awaited athletics field took one step closer to construction Tuesday when the Watsonville Planning Commission unanimously recommended the project.
PHOTO: More rain Saturday, followed by sunny Sunday
Damp weather apparel was the order of the day Friday for these visitors to the Watsonville Certified Farmers Market as a light drizzle dampened the Monterey Bay area.
Supervisor Felipe Hernandez – September 2025
As summer concludes and we transition into the fall season, I am pleased to share updates on recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives in our...