A keeper of history | On My Mind
My good friend Marvin Byers has left this world. His unexpected passing, on Dec. 17, is a day now stamped into my memory. It...
The hidden history of Watsonville, Pajaro Valley | Tony’s Thoughts
Last week my colleague Tarmo Hannula unveiled the first entry of a column I will be eagerly awaiting to read each month: Pajaro Valley,...
The Oscars don’t care about your feelings | Tony’s Thoughts
Over the last few years there has been so much talk about how the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences can make the...
Climate action and adaptation plan
By Rebecca J. Garcia, Watsonville Mayor
We are experiencing a crisis with the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic. We also are in a crisis with climate change....
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 21
Let’s not get railroaded by special interests
While most of us agree upon the ideals, the reality of trying to squeeze in a viable Rail-Trail...
Evacuated!
Memo from Rev. Mathews-Johnson
“For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation,...
Cabin fever
MEMO FROM REV. SHINSEKI
In many areas around the state we are beginning to see a loosening of restrictions. Since March many of us have...
Letters to the Editor, Oct. 23
Our history is coming back to haunt us
I attended the town hall meeting that discussed the future of the George Washington bust in the...
A journey through the lights
When I first heard that the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds would be hosting its first-ever drive-thru Christmas lights event, I was both excited and...
Stand up for health equity
By Jason Johnston
We know that the suffering and death of Covid-19 has been far more severe in our local communities of color, particularly 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...
