Still in impasse, PVUSD and teachers to meet again Monday
Nearly three months after Pajaro Valley Unified School District teachers declared an impasse in contract negotiations with the district, the two sides have reached “tentative agreements” on several provisions, Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez stated on the district website.
Police seeking pharmacy robber
Watsonville Police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed a pharmacy at gunpoint Sunday night.
Casserly Road Bridge nears completion
Nearly two months after beginning work on the Casserly Road Bridge, the Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works was putting the final touches on the restoration project and expected it to be open later Tuesday.
Seven bold predictions heading into Super Bowl Sunday
The last five years I’ve written a column on the Super Bowl that has been more or less chalked full of bold predictions, hot takes and, of course, a Miss Cleo-like guess of who will win the actual game. I’m glad to say that I’ve outdone myself this year. Here are my seven predictions heading into Sunday’s meeting between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles:
Commission to look at recreational marijuana
As the sale of marijuana for recreational use becomes legal in California on Jan. 1, Watsonville will look to start a process within the city Tuesday that reflects the new law.
Micro Business Summit held at Cabrillo
For the third year running, Cabrillo College's Aptos Campus was once again host to the Micro Business Summit, the largest small business event in Santa Cruz County.
Rangers fall 3 1/2 back for wild card with 4-1 loss to A's
Rookie Matt Olson hit his sixth home run in seven games, a second-inning drive off Nick Martinez that helped the Athletics beat Texas 4-1 on Friday night and damage the Rangers' playoff hopes.
PHOTO: Marchers protest offshore drilling plan
A huge crowd of marchers files along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz Saturday to protest the Trump Administration's plan to open offshore oil drilling in the Monterey Bay.
PHOTO: Honoring those passed
A group of young girls gather at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park after marching from downtown Santa Cruz during the Día de los Muertos Community Festival on Saturday.
School projects wrapping up
As the Aug. 16 start day approaches, schools across Pajaro Valley Unified School District are girding themselves for the onslaught of students fresh from their summer break.
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...





















