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Community briefs, May 9

Community briefs, May 9, 2017

Garage sale benefits local organizations

Twin Lakes Church’s sixth annual World’s Biggest Garage Sale is set for Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Water main ruptures

Water department workers with the City of Watsonville cut into the pavement on South Green Valley Road Friday morning at the start of a water main repair.

Watsonville gets 'radical'

At the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Friday, a stilt-walking instructor named sCary McHuge was putting up a giant tent-like structure to offer shade and relaxation at a makeshift campsite dubbed the Offcenter Camp Cafe.

Council may extend medical office moratorium

The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday will consider extending a moratorium it passed in April on new medical offices in shopping centers.

WHS metal shop taking shape

A Watsonville High School graduate who made a life and career out of metalwork – and who learned the trade at the school – has returned to reincarnate the program.

Protecting the reef

The public attends a reception for "Crochet Coral Reef" Thursday at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center on the west side of Santa Cruz.

Rotary hosts exchange students at Yosemite

The Freedom Rotary Club hosted a large group of Rotary Youth Exchange students from April 27-30 during its annual trip to Yosemite National Park.

Valencia Road work underway

More than three months after storm damage forced the closure of Valencia Elementary School, Santa Cruz County work crews are beginning the repair work, county spokesman Jason Hoppin said Wednesday.

Community briefs, May 4

Community briefs, May 4, 2017
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Nuñez wins Santa Cruz County supervisor race 

Tony Nuñez will be the next Santa Cruz County Supervisor representing the 4th District after final election results certified Friday showed he secured an...