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Freedom Rotary donates to organizations

May 11, 2017

The Freedom Rotary Club presented grants to three local organizations during its Tuesday meeting.

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Author to sign copies of new children’s book

May 17, 2017

Aptos author Linda S. Gunther will celebrate the release of her new children’s book, “Toffee and Esmerelda,” with a book signing on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at Kelly’s Books, 1838 Main St. in Watsonville.

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County officials warn of norovirus outbreak

May 18, 2017

The Santa Cruz County Health Department on Thursday urged residents about a “significant” norovirus outbreak that has already sickened 28 students plus staff in Boulder Creek.

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Chef to host benefit dinner for PV Loaves & Fishes

May 29, 2017

Chef Jesse Plasencia, executive chef of The Pacheco Club in Monterey, and past board member of Pajaro Valley Loaves & Fishes, will host a pop-up dinner to benefit the nonprofit food pantry and kitchen at El Alteño Restaurant, 323 Main St. in Watsonville,

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Community briefs, May 30: CASA welcomes three new board members

May 29, 2017

Community briefs, May 30, 2017

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Community briefs, June 15: Soroptimist club hosting plant sale

June 14, 2017

Community briefs, June 15, 2017

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Trustees vote to spend one-time money

June 19, 2017

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a plan to use $19.4 million in one-time funds to repair roofs and bathrooms, replace furniture, purchase textbooks and help the district reduce its deficit spending.

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Finding a good match

June 23, 2017

The Central Coast may have an army of eager volunteers hoping to serve on a nonprofit board, and an abundance of nonprofits hoping to recruit them. The difficulty, however, comes in bringing the two together.

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Community briefs, June 27: SACO holding annual summer barbecue

June 26, 2017

Community briefs, June 27, 2017

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PVUSD trustees to consider budget

June 26, 2017

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday will consider adopting this year’s budget, a 430-page document that covers every aspect of the district’s day-to-day financial operations.

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Community celebrates Mexican Independence Day

September 15, 2025

Thousands of people gathered in downtown Watsonville Sunday for the annual Mexican Independence Day Festival. Hosted by Fiestas Patrias, the free event featured a wealth...

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PVUSD hires new public information officer

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Letters to the editor: Sept. 12-18

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