Chanterelle mushrooms, shown here at Far West Fungi in Moss Landing, have been named the state mushroom. Far West Fungi, which has a retail shop at 224 Laurel St., Suite A101, in Santa Cruz, is a provider of gourmet and …
Watsonville artist Kathleen Crocetti (second from right) confers with Marcia Hashimoto (right), Kenny Kusumoto and others recently while refining plans for a new art installation in Watsonville Plaza. Photo: Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian
Plans are underway to install four larger-than-life sculptures …
In a little more than a year, the Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley will create a center where young people will be able to access a variety of mental health services.
Oso is recovering at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter after being shot Dec. 27 on the Pajaro River levee. Contributed photo
Watsonville Police are looking for the person who reportedly shot a dog on the Pajaro River levee near …
St. Francis High senior Emily Raich is one of three seniors leading the way for the Sharks girls' basketball team, which will compete in the Pacific Coast Aathletic League Cypress Division this season. (Juan Reyes/The Pajaronian)
St. Francis High senior …
A rare black-headed gull dropped by Rio Del Mar State Beach last week that has birders' attention. Photo: Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian
Bird enthusiasts got a dramatic treat at the year’s end when an extremely rare black-headed gull dropped by Rio …
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A military-grade ordnance is shown on the beach at Pajaro Dunes in Watsonville. The device washed ashore during recent heavy seas on New Year’s Eve, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said. As a precaution, the Sheriff's bomb …
Diane Severin. Contributed photo
Diane Severin’s teaching career at Watsonville High School spanned more than five decades. She is described as a fierce advocate for equal rights and a loyal friend. She stayed deeply involved in the community throughout her …
Watsonville Community Hospital. Pajaronian file photo
Just two years ago, Watsonville Community Hospital was saddled with a $30 million debt and was facing bankruptcy and possible closure.
Watsonville Police Sgt. Mike Ridgway is shown on his final day as a WPD officer on Dec. 21. Photo: Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian
A festive farewell lunch Dec. 21 set the tone for the final day of duty for Watsonville Police …
A man clings upside-down to a railing in Capitola Thursday morning to avoid one of numerous large waves that crashed through the village. Photo: Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian
Massive surf pummeled coastal regions of Santa Cruz County, leading to evacuations, road …
Aptos High senior Laurel Southall will help lead the way for the Mariners girls' basketball team as SCCAL play begins in January. (Raul Ebio/The Pajaronian)
After more than a year of reestablishing a team identity due to a lack of …
Photo: Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian
Santa Cruz Fire Department investigators believe that a fire that broke out Tuesday inside the former Garfield Park Church was deliberately set, the department announced on Facebook.
Monte Vista Christian senior captain Rhazelle Gonzales will help lead the Mustangs girls' basketball team in the upcoming Pacific Coast Athletic League portion of their schedule starting in January. (Juan Reyes/The Pajaronian)
After pushing through a tough week of class …
The former owners of Watsonville Community Hospital are facing a lawsuit alleging that they took more than $3.9 million for their own use, and that their mismanagement led the hospital to bankruptcy and to the brink of financial ruin.
