Community briefs, May 25: Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen soldiers
Community briefs, May 25, 2017
PVUSD teachers sideline meeting
PVUSD Board of Trustees chair Kim De Serpa ended the board meeting early Wednesday after teachers packed the room and refused to move to the hallway. DeSerpa, Watsonville Fire Marshal cited safety concerns. Teachers were there to demand salary increases
Red Cross Heroes announced
On June 16, 15-year-old Watsonville resident Reese Selck will be among 11 community members who will be honored by the American Red Cross of the Central Coast during the 12th Annual Heroes Breakfast.
Kim Baskett appointed to judge position
A woman who has served as Santa Cruz County Superior Court commissioner since 2007 has been appointed as judge by Gov. Jerry Brown, the court announced Monday.
Shots fired into home
Several shots were fired into a home on Sunday at East Beach and Blackburn streets, Watsonville Police said.
Conference offers help to young parents
PAPÁS, an agency focusing, primarily, on fathers, is offering a free conference Wednesday in Watsonville.
Police connect with fieldworkers
The Watsonville Police Department has launched a program to help them connect with a population of people who are often reluctant to call them for help.
Cabrillo College graduates 1,117
In an event that kicked off the graduation season, a total of 1,117 Cabrillo College students received degrees and certificates Friday at the school’s Carl Conelly Stadium.
Two arrested in construction equipment theft scheme
Monterey County sheriff’s detectives arrested two men and recovered more than $300,000 in stolen construction equipment tied to an organized theft ring targeting local...














