Tarmo Hannula

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Tarmo Hannula has been the lead photographer with The Pajaronian newspaper in Watsonville since 1997. He also reports on a wide range of topics, including police, fire, environment, schools, the arts and events. A fifth generation Californian, Tarmo was born in the Mother Lode of the Sierra (Columbia) and has lived in Santa Cruz County since the late 1970s. He earned a BA from UC Santa Cruz and has traveled to 33 countries.
Watsonville High students stand beside a Peace Pole during an unveiling ceremony.

Peace Pole

Watsonville High School’s Hope Club unveiled a Peace Pole reading “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in eight languages during a campus ceremony focused on unity, healing and hope.
El Pulpo Magnifico shoots flames at night during unSCruz in Hollister.

Absurdia unSCruz

The 14th annual unSCruz brought its “Absurdia” theme to San Benito County Fairground in Hollister, with El Pulpo Magnifico lighting up the night.

Wetlands Day

The City of Watsonville and Watsonville Wetlands Watch will host the annual World Wetlands Day celebration on Saturday from 9:30am to 1pm along Struve...
Man stands beside stacked cases of Martinelli’s sparkling beverages at Watsonville Municipal Airport

Watsonville Airport prepares for Super Bowl arrivals

Though Super Bowl 60 will take place Feb. 7 in Santa Clara, Watsonville will roll out its own red carpet at Watsonville Municipal Airport...
Construction workers and a crane at a modular housing project under construction.

Affordable housing project back on track

After months of delay, construction is set to resume on Park Haven Plaza, a 35-unit permanent supportive housing project in Soquel, following approval of key financing.
Exterior of the historic Porter Building in downtown Watsonville

PV Arts Comes Home to the Porter Building

Pajaro Valley Arts returns to its roots at the historic Porter Building in downtown Watsonville, preparing for its first exhibition of 2026 and a new chapter in its long community history.
People at a rally holding signs

Local Group Urges Adoption of Childcare Safety Plan

Pajaro Valley Collaborative held a press conference calling on Attorney General Rob Bonta to incorporate Childcare Safety Plans into AB 495.
Giclée print of a Native American dancer wearing a colorful traditional outfit and feathered headdress against a bright blue sky.

From the Spirit

n celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, a new art exhibit has gone up on the walls of the Aptos Branch Library. Aptos artist Becky Olvera Schultz, who is part of the Kickapoo/Shawnee tribe, is sharing the exhibit with fellow artist Karen Whitaker.
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