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Community briefs, Sept. 20, 2019

Community briefs for the week of Sept. 20.

Free library built in Pinto Lake County Park

WATSONVILLE—A trip to Pinto Lake County Park can include a picnic, time at the playground and a stroll along the lake. Now, it can also...

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Nerdville Comic Con in  Watsonville Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services will hold the annual Nerdville Comic Con event at the Watsonville High School...

Man killed on Highway 1 identified

A Watsonville man died Monday after he bolted into oncoming traffic on Highway 1 and was struck by a vehicle near 41st Avenue.

Rhea DeHart, “The lion of Pajaro,” dies

Rhea Wood DeHart was a longtime teacher, union member, mentor and activist who helped lead the drive to unionize South County teachers, reshaped Watsonville politics and remained deeply active in the community she loved until the end of her life.

Watsonville Film Festival plans Day of the Dead events

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WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville Film Festival (WFF) will present its fourth annual Día de los Muertos event at Watsonville City Plaza on Oct. 29, featuring a...

Former supervisor, tribal leader face off against incumbent congresswoman

Longtime Silicon Valley congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is locked in a contentious battle with Muwekma Ohlone tribal leader Charlene Nijmeh and former San Benito County...

Multiple dead in Pennsylvania synagogue shooting

A gunman is in custody in Pittsburgh, Penn. after he reportedly burst into a synagogue heavily armed and opened fire on the congregation Saturday.

A show of faith

Hundreds of people packed Ramsay Park Friday for the annual Stations of the Cross ceremony, which depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Kona Brewing Co. Tap Takeover TONIGHT @ Straw Hat Pizza

Straw Hat Pizza is excited to bring you the Kona Brewing Co. Tap takeover! This Wed. March 28th head down to your local Straw Hat Pizza at 2026 Freedom Blvd. and join the festivities! Starting tonight at 6pm-10pm. We have live music & an amazing Beer selection! Raffle and giveaways all night long. Also Paint and Chill Party, Watsonville Youth Center Fundraiser so we will be raffling off some really cool stuff! Live music from Jaime & The Allstars Band
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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...