How Big Soda nearly killed Measure Z in Santa Cruz
Part 2: How voters fought back against pressure by the beverage industry
A decade ago, a soda tax effort fizzled in Watsonville. Advocates blame Big Beverage.
Part 1: Industry leans on elected leaders of color to defend against regulation, experts say
Fieldworker turned business owner: Dulce Organic Farms
The story of Antonia Vega González
PVUSD hired a bond facilities consultant last year with prior violation for bidding fraud
Consultant paid $50,000 to settle 2016 administrative order
PVUSD school relocations are postponed, but still on the table.
Five ways to use your voice and get involved
As Watsonville Hospital relies on loans to stay afloat, long-term fix still unclear
Plus: Hospital moves to limit immigration enforcement access
Pajaro Valley residents describe cost of living concerns as ‘everything goes up except wages’
Noticias Watsonville speaks with over 100 residents ahead of June election
‘You’re not able to just close your door and teach’: PVUSD employees get layoff notices
With fewer instructors, teachers worry students will lose out
PVUSD takes first step towards school closures amid financial crisis
School closure committee applications to open next week
Mental health clinicians at PVUSD speak out: cuts will be ‘devastating’ for students
As layoffs loom, some clinicians are leaving the district early
As rain continues in Santa Cruz County, how to check river water levels
Guide to local storms and flood resources
As Watsonville levee project construction begins, protection for Pajaro could be a decade away
Residents near Corralitos Creek welcome potential reprieve from floods