Town on the Brink

Residents of Pajaro consider a proposed Walmart shopping center development. This article discusses income and poverty, employment opportunities, migration history, safety, and community development in Pajaro Valley. The article demonstrates how the community must weigh the benefits of employment opportunities and increased tax revenue amid concerns of protecting smaller business and local entrepreneurs.
Creator: Jones, Donna
Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 2005-07-31
Type: NEWS; DOCUMENT
Coverage: 2000s
Identifier: CF-37523

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Citation

Jones, Donna. “Town on the Brink.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 2005-07-31. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/113396. Accessed 6 May 2026.