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City: Firework waste an issue for Watsonville’s beaches

A cleanup at Watsonville’s Palm Beach was held Thursday morning in an effort to dispose of waste from the Fourth of July holiday.

Community briefs, July 6

Community briefs, July 6, 2018

Immigration Project introduces new initiative

The newly-formed Thriving Immigrants initiative is part of the Community Action Board program known as the Santa Cruz County Immigration Project.

Jane Borg, a huge pillar in Pajaro Valley history, dies

Jane W. Borg, a major player at the Pajaro Valley Historical Association and a virtual encyclopedia on the history of the Pajaro Valley, died earlier this week following a stroke in May.

Police: No major issues on Fourth of July

Watsonville Police released its statistics Thursday for the Fourth of July holiday, which show a dip in calls for service compared to the previous year.

Beach cleanups planned for July 5

A handful of beach cleanups will take place this Thursday.

Man arrested for attempted murder

A Watsonville man was arrested Tuesday at his home for charges of attempted murder after he allegedly fired a gun into a residence.

California lifts '50-mile rule' for migrant farmworker families

A controversial California rule was lifted last week, allowing migrant workers with children to remain in one location during the school year.

PG&E upgrading natural gas system in Watsonville

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be working this summer to upgrade its natural gas system in Watsonville.

Mexico's Lopez Obrador claims historic win, broad mandate

Furious at spiraling corruption and violence, Mexican voters unleashed a political earthquake Sunday by electing a leftist firebrand as president and giving him a broad mandate to overthrow the political establishment and govern for the poor.
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Aptos takes down Watsonville in battle of the ‘Black and Blue...

At one time in the teams’ long history, Aptos and Watsonville were nemesis on the gridiron as members of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic...