.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.
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.
October 4, 2024

Second Suspect Arrested in Santa Cruz Harbor Shooting

Jakaella Porter is charged with attempted murder and conspiracy.
Row of people in front of a long ribbon with a person cutting it
August 21, 2024

Pajaro Middle School Reopens After Devastating Flood

A day before the new school year started, Pajaro Middle School celebrated the reopening of the campus following major flood repairs.
June 19, 2024

First Responder

Central Fire Captain Laurel Walters moves on
May 29, 2024

Watsonville Pot Shop Robbed

Police still investigating, no arrests made so far
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May 22, 2024

Southern Visions

In addition to its productive agricultural fields, Watsonville is also fertile ground for public art, from the murals of historic produce labels to the annual outdoor sculpture exhibits at Sierra Azul Nursery & Gardens.
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