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December 22, 2025

It’s an old story

Rev. Robin Mathews-Johnson
It’s an old story. It would be hilarious if it weren’t so sad. A young soldier fighting in Italy during World War II managed to...

True & real community

Jay Shinseki Watsonville
Question: “When you look at humanity what surprises you most?”  Answer: “Man, because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices...

Acosta must resign

letter to the editor pajaronian
By Elaine Legorreta This is a call for the resignation of Georgia Acosta from the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees. One of...

Letters to the Editor, March 19

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A response to Frank Anderson I was appalled upon reading Mr. Frank Anderson’s letter in the Pajaronian. He erroneously states that the Watsonville-Santa Cruz rail corridor...

On My Mind: Slowly returning to normal

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Last week my wife Sarah and I joined our friends Craig and Norma for dinner at Johnny’s Harborside restaurant in the Santa Cruz Harbor....

National Agriculture Day to be observed March 23

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Agriculture, like most industries across the U.S., has faced numerous challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic this past year. From worker safety to supply chain...

This Week in Pajaro Valley’s Past, March 12

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Compiled by Steve Bankhead 25 years ago on March 9, 1996 Pajaro has developed community spirit in efforts to clean up and rebuild after last year’s...

Letters to the Editor, March 12

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Standing up for Asian Americans The Watsonville-Santa Cruz chapter of the National Japanese American Citizens League (W-SC JACL) is sincerely grateful for the support expressed...

How to improve public transit

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By Frank Anderson Most everyone agrees that Santa Cruz County needs to improve its transportation. We’ve all observed large, virtually empty buses, the lack of...

This week in Pajaro Valley’s Past, March 5

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Compiled by Steve Bankhead 25 years ago on March 4, 1996 Watsonville High teacher Kathy Anderson was named Santa Cruz County’s Teacher of the Year for...
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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...