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February 4, 2026

Supervisor’s Update: Stronger together

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The start of the New Year greeted all of us with more water than any of us, including meteorologists, had anticipated. And again, this...

Farmers, ranchers celebrate defeat of split-roll tax measure

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CALIFORNIA—Crediting a unified effort by California farmers, ranchers and their organizations, California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson thanked voters for rejecting the split-roll...

Supervisor’s Update: Pajaro Valley rising

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As the days get longer, we have the opportunity to cherish the beauty of our community under the warm sunshine. However, our community has...

An American mythology

Rev. Robby Olson
Is there anything more American than the cowboy in the Wild West, relying only on his wits, his horse, and of course his trusty...

Mayor's Update, March 2019

Keeping up with Watsonville

Don’t quit now

Memo from Pastor Rene Schlaepfer
I just finished an article headlined, “Looming Mass Exodus of School Principals Feared This Summer.” That was right after another column titled: “Houses of...

California Senate recognizes Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month

The California State Senate has recognized May as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month with the passage of Senate Resolution 34, which I was proud to have authored. This designation will help bring attention to this life debilitating disease.

Merrill Farms executive joins UnitedAg Board of Trustees

UnitedAg, a member-owned agricultural trade association representing more than 650 organizations in California and Arizona, announced recently that Danielle Dupree, controller for Salinas Valley-based Merrill Farms LLC, has been appointed to the Board of

Supervisor’s Update: Winter readiness and community highlights

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As the winter season approaches, ensuring the safety and well-being of our community becomes our paramount concern. Navigating the uncertainties of changing weather patterns...

Destruction of the Administrative State | Letters to the Editor

Destruction of the Administrative State Perhaps you remember that the title above was Steve Bannon’s goal.  I wasn’t sure what that meant in the beginning,...
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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...