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2 days ago · News leader of Watsonville, CA and the Pajaro Valley. Many of us—perhaps close to 50% of those who were invested in the election a month or so ago—have gone into withdrawal, hibernation, or are simply doing whatever we can to escape difficult political conversations.
Pajaro floods two years later: many still waiting for recovery funds ...
2 days ago · A family hauls their belongings away from their home after floodwaters inundated Pajaro. (Tarmo Hannula/Pajaronian file) In 2023, the California legislature approved Assembly Bill 102—the Budget Act of 2023—which among other things allocated $20 million to Monterey County to help Pajaro recover ...
Beware of FasTrak toll road scams - The Pajaronian
2 days ago · A scam via mobile phones is sweeping the Central Coast and elsewhere, where people are being told they owe money for using Bay Area toll roads. Scammers typically pose as toll collectors and send phone text messages stating the recipient owes money, with warnings of late fees, and include a link to ...
Major damage in Capitola explosion, fire - The Pajaronian
1 day ago · A powerful explosion and fire tore through a two-story apartment building in Capitola Village early Christmas morning. No injuries were reported in the 5:10am incident on the 100 block of Lawn Way. Capitola Police and Central Fire responded to reports of a structure fire and possible gas explosion ...
Local News - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
4 days ago · Heavy surf on Monday smashed into the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, shearing off a 125-foot section off the end and sending an already-closed business into the ocean, along with a public restroom and two pieces of heavy construction equipment.
State announces new pesticide rule - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, …
2 days ago · The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) on Dec. 19 announced a new rule that will provide notice to the public in advance of applications of certain hazardous and drift-prone agricultural pesticides.. The move was broadly welcomed in the farmworker communities of the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast—where use is concentrated—but advocates noted that the rule will provide only the ...
PVUSD’s Measure M ahead by small margin - pajaronian.com
Nov 8, 2024 · Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s Measure M, a $350 million bond that would fund much-needed renovation and construction projects at every school in the district, is so far passing by a narrow margin.. Measure M would raise $18.3 million annually by placing $60 per $100,000 of assessed value on properties within the district. That would take a small but significant chunk out of the ...
Measures V and W approved - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
Nov 8, 2024 · Watsonville voters on Tuesday approved Measure V, which will allow all residents to serve on the city’s commissions. This includes the Parks and Recreation, Personnel, Library and Planning commissions.
Rain, cold move in - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
Oct 31, 2024 · Cold rain showers slipped in the door before October wrapped up, with temperatures dropping and a dowsing shower early Thursday morning.
Community - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
Watsonville police arrested two men on July 3 after they were found with more than 4,500 pounds of illegal fireworks. The bust is the largest in Watsonville Police history, and the biggest on the Central Coast this year, police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said.