The timeless message of the Messiah
Every year around this time, choirs perform Handel’s Messiah (including in my own congregation). What is it about a piece of music written 260...
Election Night: Watsonville Hospital’s Measure N takes early lead
As election results continued to roll in Tuesday night, Measure N came out swinging, with 69.9% of voters approving it.
That number had dipped to...
Letter: Act now to clear creeks
The flooding in January in Watsonville was traced to the buildup of debris in the Salsipuedes and Corralitos creeks. With the threat of El...
June 14: several notable historic events, Trump’s military parade
June 14 is a significant date in our country's history.
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the United States Flag Act resolution....
Hospital fundraising nears the finish line
In Santa Cruz County, keeping our communities healthy is a collaborative effort by many health care service providers, and Watsonville Community Hospital is an...
Nonprofits, community groups celebrate farmworkers as lawmakers call for more support
WATSONVILLE—After working a long shift picking strawberries and greens, dozens of farmworkers and their families received the royal treatment thanks to a new program...
From the editor's desk, June 20: A surprising meeting
A seemingly routine item on the Watsonville Planning Commission’s agenda has turned out to be full of surprises.
Watsonville Community Hospital Foundation – Making strides during challenging times
Not long ago, our community came together around a powerful shared belief: that everyone deserves access to healthcare.
That belief fueled the effort to save...
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...



















