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Male Athlete of the Year: St. Francis’ Nash Horton dominates after overcoming major odds

St. Francis graduate Nash Horton suffered a devastating and potential career-ending injury after he tore his right shoulder labrum at the beginning of the 2023 baseball season. After doing some extensive research, he discovered a high percentage of professional athletes who had trouble with that particular injury never returned to playing at the same level. “The history of that injury is so tough, and it’s such a tough recovery,” Horton said. “Y…Watsonville · Watsonville Read Article

Man arrested in Watsonville mobile home fire facing domestic violence, animal abuse, burglary charges

The man charged with attempted murder for setting a Watsonville mobile home on fire Tuesday morning and injuring three people is now facing numerous other charges and enhancements, according to a complaint filed in Santa Cruz Superior Court. Duane Hawkins, 65, allegedly came to the mobile home near Crespi Way Tuesday morning and started a fire after an argument. He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to a Bay Area trauma center, while anot…Watsonville · Watsonville Read Article

County Increases Fines for Illegal Dumping

Santa Cruz County is increasing penalties for illegal dumping violations in unincorporated Santa Cruz County. Fines will now start at $2,500 for a first offenseSanta Cruz, California · Santa Cruz Read Article

'Tiny Village' project kicks off, to open in November | The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

Monterey County officials this week broke ground on a “tiny village” project that was delayed for months after neighbors raised concerns and twice appealed to the city of Watsonville. The 34 small dwellings were intended to give homeless residents living along the Pajaro River a place to live while construction crews rebuild the levee. But as they prepare for construction to start soon—with a target completion date of late November—officials in …Watsonville · Watsonville Read Article

Mixing Bowl: Black Olive Tapenade | The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

My first run-in with the olive came from my mom’s tamale pie. It was the only time we ate them, and the metallic flavor and soft texture never seemed objectionable. It was a popular ’50s casserole thought to have come out of Texas. Although named after a very Mexican dish, it more closely resembled the common one-dish casserole mixtures from that time of hamburger, onion, tomato, and cheese. Sloppy Joes and Hamburger Helper came from the same …Watsonville · Watsonville Read Article

Scotts Valley artist’s work chosen for ‘Expressions of the Valley’ book cover - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA

Scotts Valley creative soul and activist Karen Kaplan is making her latest splash with dual contributions in a new book titled “Expressions of the Valley.” Her colored pencil drawing “Exploring Glenwood”—that she drew with Caran D’Ache aquarelle watercolor pencils on parchment paper—was chosen as the winning artwork for the cover, while her poem “Exploring” was published inside. In May, Kaplan was honored during an awards ceremony for the local …Scotts Valley · Scotts Valley Read Article

Community Traffic Safety Coalition releases 2014-2023 Crash Report - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA

Community Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSC), a program of the County of Santa Cruz Public Health Division, has announced the release of its 2014-2023 Crash Report. This report highlights the ongoing impact of traffic violence in Santa Cruz County and calls for community-wide safety improvements. Based on reported data, a motorist, bicyclist or pedestrian is involved in a serious crash once every two days in the county. “Traffic violence is not an …Scotts Valley · Scotts Valley Read Article

Friday morning traffic: Highway 1 closures in Capitola/Soquel until Aug 29

This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 11:31 a.m.. Here’s what’s happening on the roads this morning… ▼︎ new incidents ▼︎ long-term incidents Road incidents as of 11:30 a.m. on July 25 The northbound onramp from Ocean Street to Highway 1 was closed for maintenance today. The California Highway Patrol assisted with the maintenance work. The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soq…CHP · Capitola Read Article

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Male Athlete of the Year: St. Francis’ Nash Horton dominates after overcoming major odds

Man arrested in Watsonville mobile home fire facing domestic violence, animal abuse, burglary charges

County Increases Fines for Illegal Dumping

'Tiny Village' project kicks off, to open in November | The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

Mixing Bowl: Black Olive Tapenade | The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

Scotts Valley artist’s work chosen for ‘Expressions of the Valley’ book cover - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA

Community Traffic Safety Coalition releases 2014-2023 Crash Report - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA

Friday morning traffic: Highway 1 closures in Capitola/Soquel until Aug 29

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Male Athlete of the Year: St. Francis’ Nash Horton dominates after overcoming major odds

Man arrested in Watsonville mobile home fire facing domestic violence, animal abuse, burglary charges

County Increases Fines for Illegal Dumping

'Tiny Village' project kicks off, to open in November | The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

Mixing Bowl: Black Olive Tapenade | The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

Scotts Valley artist’s work chosen for ‘Expressions of the Valley’ book cover - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA

Community Traffic Safety Coalition releases 2014-2023 Crash Report - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA

Friday morning traffic: Highway 1 closures in Capitola/Soquel until Aug 29