November 12, E-edition Login. Pajaronian Your Local News Leader. Stained glass designs are complimented by filigree on the front of the Goodwill store on Main Street in Watsonville. A better argument. Supporting those who put themselves out front. Sitting at my desk, fingers on the keyboard, I find myself stumped on how to begin this column.
How do I effectively capture the impact the Pajaronian has had in its year history, in only one or two sentences? Especially when that history includes the long-time careers of hard-boiled editors such as James Piratsky and Frank Orr, as well as the illustrious Pulitzer Prize in That did the trick, giving me a bolt of inspiration that was probably not all that different from the one J. Cottle felt when he decided to publish his own newspaper in the fledgling town of Watsonville, years ago. On March 5, , Cottle, the first owner, editor and publisher, established the Weekly Pajaronian.
The one-page, six-column publication was printed at Main St. The Pajaronian was a place for poetry, creative writing, and other essays seemingly not pertinent to Watsonville or its surroundings. A one-column strip along the side was reserved for local advertisers, where readers would find the latest deals at establishments such as Watsonville Boot and Shoe Store and Thomas Snodgrass, Harness Maker, now lost to the sands of time.
The first issue in particular had a hefty list of attorneys offering their services, for whatever reason. His name is still mentioned, whether fondly or not, by long-time Watsonville residents. Publisher Jeanie Johnson, a long-time employee of the newspaper, said the impact the R-P has had on the community cannot be understated.
It is very much ingrained in the fabric of the city. Palm Beach State Park. We welcome new and returning members at any time. You can unsubscribe anytime. Pajaro Valley Arts For over 30 years, bringing the community together through the arts.
Membership in PVA We welcome new and returning members at any time. Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank. The known history of the area spans a great length of time, and evidence exists of human habitation for more that 10, years.
Many different groups of native inhabitants gathered the abundant plant and sea life and hunted animals such as birds, rabbits and tule elk. Remnants of their campsites have been discovered around the bay and by coastal streambeds.
Members of the party included Europeans as well as natives of Mexico. Their mission was to discover desirable sites for the extension of the Baja California chain of Missions into what is today the state of California. As the Portola expedition entered the Pajaro Valley, they reported crossing a river and seeing a large straw-stuffed bird. They decided to name the river Rio del Pajaro, or River of the Bird.
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