Bamboo Giant offering first-ever nighttime walkthrough experience
Located on a busy thoroughfare between Aptos and Watsonville, Bamboo Giant Nursery and Gardens (BGNG) could easily be driven past without a second glance.
But...
Pajaro Valley Health Care Board Chair John Friel Dies
Pajaro Valley Health Care District Board (PVHCD) Chair and former Watsonville Community Hospital CEO John Friel, who took the lead of the fledgling agency...
PVUSD trustees approve plan for emergency funds
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a spending plan for the district’s third round of Elementary and Secondary...
One for the books
A Watsonville teen has far surpassed her goal of collecting books for young people, and on Friday gave the books away.
‘It went viral, really viral’: Local bakery quashing COVID-19 rumors
WATSONVILLE—Jessica Martin was getting ready to go to bed Saturday night when she received a text message from a friend. Then another. And another....
Watsonville looks to cut taxes on cannabis to compete with neighbors
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council at its Tuesday meeting will weigh whether to overhaul its tax rates on cannabis businesses, a move a consultant and...
National 9 Motel demolition slated for next week
WATSONVILLE—The National 9 Motel in the heart of the city will be razed in the coming days to make way for a four-story, 80-room...
Manhunt underway for suspect in wife’s homicide
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville police are searching for a man who they believe is the primary suspect in his wife’s murder.
Police believe that Cesar Hernandez, 47, murdered...
$6 million loan will let Watsonville build new landfill
WATSONVILLE—A $6 million loan from the State of California will allow Watsonville to build a new landfill, a move that will save money and...
Briefs: Benefit show for Pajaro flood victims; prom drive underway
Drag show raises funds for Pajaro flood victims
A Drag Queen & Burlesque benefit show to raise money for the Pajaro community affected by the...
Aptos takes down Watsonville in battle of the ‘Black and Blue...
At one time in the teams’ long history, Aptos and Watsonville were nemesis on the gridiron as members of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic...
