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Halsen Healthcare publicly announced its intention to buy the hospital from Tennessee-based Quorum Health Corporation in June, sparking concern it would remain under control of a profit-minded corporate entity.

A who’s who of officials from the local, county and state level spoke to the hundreds circled around a makeshift altar in the Plaza’s front lawn — an acknowledgment of the indigenous people of Watsonville, according to organizers.

Local youth empowerment and food justice organization Food, What?! has been honored as the California Nonprofit of the Year.

Community briefs, July 12, 2019.

For the past two years, PVUSD has worked with the institute, trying out some of its programs in local schools. Starlight Elementary and Cesar E. Chavez Middle School each created three original short films last year through YCP.

The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved guidelines for murals and other public art, but rejected the idea of a $200 application processing fee.

A weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like.

Events calendar for July 13-19.

As costs for pet care continue to rise, the BirchBark Foundation is celebrating its sixth year, aiming to support owners who have pets with a life-threatening, catastrophic medical crisis and can’t afford the emergency medical care required.

Relay For Life of Watsonville last year raised $115,207, and has totaled roughly $1.4 million over its 17-year run.