Home - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
2 days ago · October Update: Pet Care, Winter Prep, and Public Safety As we move into October, staying connected and prepared remains our top priority. This month brings several important updates, from winter preparedness tips and emergency alerts via CruzAware to exciting community events like “Coffee with the Sheriff” and an upcoming Town...
Local News - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
Oct 4, 2024 · Sheriff: Watsonville man contacted minor for sex. September 30, 2024. A Watsonville man arrested by Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies on Sept. 3 is suspected of using social media to contact a minor with the intent of sex. Luis Salas, 35, was charged with false imprisonment, human trafficking, kidnapping, contacting a minor with the intent...
The Pajaronian | Classifieds
Pajaronian Marketplace. Free and paid classified ads in CA, US. Browse classified ads. Post free classified ads.
Huge crowds gather at rebuilt Capitola Wharf - The Pajaronian ...
Sep 25, 2024 · 195. Capitola Mayor Kristen Brown welcomes a huge crowd to the ribbon-cutting reopening of the newly rebuilt Capitola Wharf Wednesday (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian) Several thousand people showed up for the reopening ceremony of the Capitola Wharf on Wednesday, celebrating its survival after it was cleaved in two by heavy storms.
“A Watershed moment:” PVHCD to purchase Watsonville …
Sep 26, 2024 · Pajaro Valley Healthcare District—the public agency tasked with running Watsonville Community Hospital—announced Wednesday that they plan to purchase the building and surrounding property, a major milestone in a years-long endeavor to return the facility to public ownership.
Man arrested after lengthy standoff - The Pajaronian
Sep 6, 2024 · 257. Watsonville Police recovered this knife following a lengthy standoff Wednesday night in Herman Avenue. (Contributed) A man who held police at bay while armed with a knife was arrested late at night on Sept. 4 outside a Herman Avenue home in Watsonville. At around 8:40pm, Watsonville Police officers responded to the 300 block of Herman ...
Defense rests in Dutra’s civil case - The Pajaronian
Sep 13, 2024 · Watsonville City Councilman Jimmy Dutra took the stand for the second time in his civil trial Thursday, where he doubled down on his denial that he sexually abused a 12-year-old boy 19 years ago. Dutra is accused of molesting a boy in 2005 in his Los Angeles apartment. Criminal charges have never been filed, but the accuser, Stephen Siefke ...
PVUSD Superintendent launches student advisory council
Sep 24, 2024 · 171. Superintendent Heather Contreras (standing), welcomes area high school students to the Superintendent Student Advisory Meeting Tuesday. (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian) More than three dozen students from every high school within Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s boundaries gathered in the district’s boardroom Tuesday for a first ...
Grand reopening set for restored Capitola Wharf
Sep 20, 2024 · 479. Jordan Kadlecek works on the gateway to the newly rebuilt Capitola Wharf last week as plans are being finalized for a reopening ceremony Spet. 25. (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian) The City of Capitola invites the public to a Grand Opening of the newly revitalized Capitola Wharf on Wednesday. “The event will take place at the end of ...
Huge crowds flock to fair - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
September 13, 2024. 298. photo by Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian. Former Watsonville Fire Capt. Ron Rackley serves up homemade chili to Linda Hicks at the opening day barbecue lunch where huge crowds are filing through the 2024 fair. Dozens of fair food options will be offered through Sunday, with the stand kettlecorn, corn dogs, burgers, shave ...