Holiday tree arrives downtown
In what has become an annual tradition, a 30-plus-foot living tree was delivered recently to the Watsonville Plaza to be decorated for the holiday season.
Begonia Festival calls it quits, for now
The final Capitola Begonia Festival wrapped up Monday with the traditional Fishing Derby on the Capitola Wharf. The event, which peaks with the Nautical Parade on Sunday, has been a huge draw for crowds of all ages for the last 65 years.
Ovechkin shines as Capitals enjoy rare win against Sharks
Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 20th goal of the season and assisted on another, helping the Washington Capitals snap their recent run of futility against the San Jose Sharks with a 4-1 victory Monday night.
Water main project continues
A water services crew from the City of Watsonville has started up a new wave of the water main improvement project on Marchant Street and surrounding areas.
Bumgarner gets 2nd win since return as Giants top Cubs 3-1
Bumgarner allowed four hits over seven innings to win for the second time since returning from the disabled list, helping the San Francisco Giants defeat the Cubs 3-1 Wednesday and complete a winning homestand for only the second time this season.
‘Captain Underpants’ creator coming to Kaiser Arena
Children’s book author Dav Pilkey has a message for students who feel out of place in school, for those who have difficulty paying attention in class.
Watsonville sends crews to battle Napa fires
As thousands of people are evacuated from some of the worst wildfires in California history, firefighters from throughout the state are heading into Napa County to help quell the blazes and protect the buildings that have not yet burned.
Aptos High to present ‘Pride and Prejudice’
The Aptos High Drama Department is presenting this year’s fall production, “Pride and Prejudice.”
49ers add CB Witherspoon, QB Beathard on second day of draft
The 49ers drafted Colorado cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon on Friday with the 66th overall pick then made two more trades, the last of which they used to move back into the third round to grab Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard.
Still in impasse, PVUSD and teachers to meet again Monday
Nearly three months after Pajaro Valley Unified School District teachers declared an impasse in contract negotiations with the district, the two sides have reached “tentative agreements” on several provisions, Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez stated on the district website.
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...