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March 25, 2025
Raw Talent
In Freaky Tales, Watsonville native Sedrick Cabrera is cast alongside actor Pedro Pascal, known for Game of Thrones.
March 19, 2025
County Supes OK Cannabis Lounges in Unincorporated Areas
Cannabis lovers will be able to sit and smoke at dispensaries the way beer drinkers hang in bars thanks to a new county ordinance.
March 19, 2025
Tiny Village Moves Ahead at Church in Watsonville
The city denied a neighbors’ group appeal against Recurso de Fuerza Village, slated for the parking lot of Westview Presbyterian Church.
March 5, 2025
PVUSD Trustees Revisit Budget
Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s board rejected two proposals to cut personnel but approved other layoffs, including 45 teachers.
March 4, 2025
Documented
In addition to films of particular local appeal, a wide range of subjects and styles are represented in the dozens of films at the Watsonville Film Festival.
February 27, 2025
Poetic License
Watsonville Poet Laureate Victoria Bañales spoke Feb. 15 at the Watsonville library. And Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate Nancy Miller Gomez will appear April 14 at Bookshop Santa Cruz.
February 12, 2025
PVUSD Considers Roughly 100 Layoffs in Meeting Tonight
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board will weigh cutting 100 employees, including special ed, science and performing arts teachers.
February 11, 2025
Developer Behind Signs Attacking Watsonville City Manager
People driving around Watsonville may have seen a handful of signs in the city, calling for the recall or firing of City Manager Tamara Vides.