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The City of Watsonville on Tuesday announced “big changes” for its communication efforts, with a new website, community newsletter and a new city logo.

A delegation of Santa Cruz County justice system stakeholders recently participated in the 25-year anniversary of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI).

APTOS — If a plan by a newly formed group is successful, nearly three-dozen middle school girls from Pajaro Valley Unified School District will enter high school and college with bolstered self-confidence, self awareness and academic prowess.

What does Cinco De Mayo mean to you and your family? How do you celebrate? Community members had different answers for a day celebrated with great enthusiasm in both Mexico and the United States.

Community briefs, April 25, 2017

Saturday is “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day,” a federal program designed to encourage safe and convenient ways of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Most of the Watsonville City Council attended the 2017 Legislative Day in Sacramento last week.

In March, KDUB 99.9 FM presented a job fair at the Appleton Grill in downtown Watsonville, where about a dozen companies looked to fill a number of positions, and job seekers were able to find their future employer.

About 15 years ago, officials from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk began looking at a project, dubbed “Centennial Plaza,” that would give the park a grand front entrance complete with more ticket booths, rides, attractions and more.

The city-run Earth Day event is designed to heighten awareness of conservation, environmental protection, water saving, recycling, landfill issues, city services and more.