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Community briefs, Feb. 8, 2019

Community briefs, Feb. 8, 2019

LAFCO hires new executive officer

The Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Cruz County announced Joe Serrano as its next executive officer.

Dead body found on Manresa Beach

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a woman’s body was found on Manresa Beach Friday morning.

Carrie’s Dream fundraiser to be held Sunday

The Fifth Annual Carrie’s Dream Dance Scholarship Showcase and Auction will take place this Sunday at Aptos High School.

Knights of Columbus makes annual donation

The Knights of Columbus Council 11804 is known for its annual Tootsie Roll Drive, a six-week effort at five local Catholic churches.

Woman arrested for vandalism, crime spree

Watsonville Police on Wednesday arrested a woman for an alleged 40-minute crime and vandalism spree that included breaking religious statues in two stores, toppling a 15-foot crucifix in a church and stealing roses and a soda.

Monte Vista middle schoolers present projects

Sixth-graders at Monte Vista Christian School participated in the annual Make A Change Project Showcase on Wednesday.

Peace and Unity March marks 25th year

Hundreds of people are expected to attend the 25th annual Peace and Unity March in Watsonville on Sunday.

PHOTO: Second Harvest unveils food drive totals

A total of 4,817,235 meals were donated during the 2018 Holiday Food and Fund Drive, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County announced Tuesday during an unveiling event at Dominican Hospital.

Spelling out the drama

Watsonville High School's “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” opens on April 17.
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A community united: cleanup day draws hundreds

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday morning on beaches, in neighborhoods and along riverways to participate in the second-annual Pitch In All Santa Cruz Cleanup...