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March 1, 2026 • Vol 35 No. 5
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PVUSD Students Build Aircraft at Watsonville Hangar
Inside a working hangar at Watsonville Municipal Airport, Pajaro Valley Unified School District students are constructing a full-scale aircraft and getting hands-on experience through a program designed to prepare them for careers in aerospace, engineering and advanced manufacturing. Full Story page 11
Short Term Rental Fight in Aptos Continues Aptos High senior Alex Castaneda, who scored two goals in the Feb. 22 match, dribbles past Gilroy’s Itzel Bocanegra (13) and Leslie Arellano (14).
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Strong Performances
Mariners’ Boys, Girls Advance to CCS Soccer Semifinals By JON CHOWN right before the boys took the field in the CCS D-IV playoffs. They dominated Gilroy, the eighth seed, winning 3-0 with two goals by Alex Castaneda and another off the foot of Emilie Santiago, who also had an assist. ... continues on page 4
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