.Tarmo Hannula

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Tarmo Hannula has been the lead photographer with The Pajaronian newspaper in Watsonville since 1997. He also reports on a wide range of topics, including police, fire, environment, schools, the arts and events. A fifth generation Californian, Tarmo was born in the Mother Lode of the Sierra (Columbia) and has lived in Santa Cruz County since the late 1970s. He earned a BA from UC Santa Cruz and has traveled to 33 countries.
February 19, 2025

Adrian Gonzalez loses bid for parole

The man who kidnapped, raped and murdered an 8-year-old girl before placing her body in a recycling bin in 2015 will spend at least...
Group of people holding up signs and Mexican flags on the street
February 5, 2025

Laborless Day

Thousands of people filled the streets in downtown Watsonville, carrying signs and chanting, all in observance of a Day Without Immigrants.
Man speaking at a meeting with people holding up signs
January 28, 2025

Something in the Air

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation held a public hearing Jan. 16 to address a new draft regulation for the pesticide Telone.
Fire seen in a distance
January 16, 2025

Huge Fire Erupts at Moss Landing Power Plant

A fire broke out inside a building at the Moss Landing Power Plant on Jan. 16, forcing emergency crews to evacuate areas around Moss Landing.
Bridge over a river at dusk with people lined up along its length
November 27, 2024

Capitola’s Stockton Bridge Structure Deemed Storm Hazard

The City of Capitola is considering replacing the heavily traveled Stockton Avenue Bridge in the heart of the village.
November 1, 2024

Halloween Crime Down in Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) is pleased to announce that Halloween 2024 transpired without any significant incidents of violence downtown.SCPD deployed patrol officers...
Exterior of a parking garage decorated with colorful mosaic artwork
October 24, 2024

Watsonville Brillante Ribbon-Cutting Party Set for Oct. 26

Work has been in progress for five years on the mosaic project, splashed across the concrete walls of a parking garage on Rodriguez Street.
Man standing in front of a painting
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October 8, 2024

Artists Welcome Visitors With Countywide Open Studios Tour

Open Studios runs Oct. 5-20, spanning the county over three weekends with tours in North County, South County and finally the entire county.
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