Posts By Tony Nuñez
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487California NewsCovid-19 Surge Subsiding in Santa Cruz County
Covid-19 cases in Santa Cruz County starting to slow
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722California NewsWatsonville City Council Approves Development as Possible Litigation Looms
The Watsonville City Council approved a proposed 21-condo development across the street from the Watsonville Municipal Airport that could face litigation from...
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1.1K1Cover StoriesWill Watsonville Preserve Its Ag Land With Measure U Renewal?
A group led by environmentalists express the importance of continuing a measure that protects green space
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760California NewsSouth County Residents’ Mixed Response to Watsonville Police Department
Delving into the Watsonville policing committee’s recent report reveals concerns
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778California NewsSanta Cruz County Health Officer Says Mask Order Won’t Change Behavior
Dr. Gail Newel said the county did not want to distract from ongoing efforts to increase commendable but still unsatisfactory vaccination rates.
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899California News
Watsonville City Councilman Takes Indefinite Leave of Absence
Aurelio Gonzalez will take an indefinite leave of absence from his duties because of a family emergency, he confirmed Tuesday.
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954California NewsWhat Should Watsonville Look Like in 2040? Voters Might Get a Say in 2022
A group of farmers, environmentalists and community leaders kicked off a campaign to renew Measure U, a landmark Watsonville ballot measure passed...
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989California NewsTwo Watsonville Dispensaries Receive Planning Commission Approval
Approvals come a year after the Watsonville City Council OK’d wholesale changes to its cannabis rules
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828California NewsCity Council Moves Ohlone Parkway Housing Project Forward
Hillcrest Estates will have slightly fewer homes than when it first received City Council approval in 2018.
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979California NewsAnother PVUSD Bond Measure Might Be on the Horizon
The district has allocated the vast majority of its funds from the $150 million bond measure approved by area voters in 2012.
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1.1KCalifornia NewsCity Council Approves Budget as Calls for Cuts to WPD Continue
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a biennial budget that will keep Watsonville Police Department’s staffing at current levels
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1.2K1California NewsCouncilmember Brown’s ‘No’ Vote Halts Santa Cruz’s Proposed Sales Tax
A proposed half-cent sales tax that the city of Santa Cruz says is needed to offset the economic downturn of the last...
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938ArtWatsonville Readies for Renewed Negotiations with PV Arts for Porter Building
The city is expected to resume negotiations with the PVA Council after no affordable housing developers showed serious interest.
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855California News
Police Spending in Watsonville’s Proposed Budget Draws Criticism
Many in attendance at the city council meeting said plans do little to address calls for more parks funding and cuts to...
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1.2KCoronavirusAs Masks Come Off, Health Officials Eye Lagging South County Vaccinations
Officials raise concerns about slowing vaccination rates
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1.4K1NewsIn Santa Cruz County, Illegal Fireworks Are Booming
With the Fourth of July looming and wildfire risk high, what can be done?
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1.3KNewsWatsonville Raises Pride Flag
The City Council voted 5-2 in January to raise the flag in front of the city’s civic headquarters.
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1.3K1NewsHabitat for Humanity’s ReStore moving to downtown Watsonville
The new ReStore will replace its location on the west side of Santa Cruz
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1.2KNewsMETRO Extends CEO’s Contract as Unions Call for His Dismissal
Two unions cite “serious concerns” about CEO's behavior
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1.3KCoronavirusBoards, Councils Prep for Return to In-Person Meetings
When and how in-person meetings will resume still to be determined
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1.2KNewsSanta Cruz County Elected Officials’ Attendance Records
A look into attendance among local officials and repercussions for poor records
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1.5K5NewsRoaring Camp Takes Over Watsonville Freight Service
Roaring Camp hopes to expand use of the rail line to transport goods
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1.2KCoronavirusCounty Health Officials Surprised But Supportive of CDC’s Mask Guidance
Still unclear if state will also update its mask policies
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1.0K1NewsDozens Sound Off on Food Trucks in Watsonville Forum
City Council explores changes for food trucks and other mobile vendors
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1.9K2CoronavirusHard-Earned Wisdom from the Covid-19 Pandemic
More prevention, less red tape, immediate help for those in need among pandemic lessons
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1.2KNewsWatsonville City Council Sets Study Session About Food Trucks
City Council will not be tasked with making any changes to ordinance
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1.1K1NewsRTC Hits ‘Timeout’ on Rail Plan in Attempt to Ease Tensions
Push to reconsider recent split vote was shelved
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1.0KCoronavirusScotts Valley Distributing Nearly $350K in Relief Funding to Businesses
Scotts Valley will provide aid to about 25 or so qualifying businesses
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1.2KNewsWatsonville Downtown Plan Lists Five Sites as Potential Catalysts
Plans include mixed-use developments with high-density housing
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1.4KNewsWatsonville City Council Supports Acceptance of Rail Line Business Plan
Unclear what, if anything, resolutions mean for May 6 RTC meeting
