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Community briefs, April 11

Community briefs, April 11

Great white shark washes in

A young great white shark died after it washed ashore Friday at Pleasure Point in Capitola.

Report: Water usage decreases

A wet winter has slightly helped the Pajaro Valley’s water situation, but the continued over-pumping of aquifers and seawater intrusion remain significant issues.

Strawberry season takes hold

Field workers start in on a harvest of fresh strawberries for the California Giant label on a farm off of Lee Road.

WPD welcomes new K-9

The Watsonville Police Department has welcomed the newest member to their team: Axel, a 1-year-old German shepherd from the Czech Republic.

Sanctuary city status to be updated

City leaders will take a first look at an ordinance that aims to strengthen Watsonville's sanctuary city status on Tuesday.

Patricia Solano dies

Patricia Gospodnetich Solano, a lifelong Watsonville resident who raised five children and variously worked as a teacher, a telephone operator and a legal secretary, died Monday after an illness. She was 78.

Community briefs, April 6

Community briefs, April 6

Working for a common goal

Rev. Robin Mathews-Johnson has been the pastor at Watsonville United Methodist Church for almost 18 years. During that time, she has worked with various local organizations and foundations to try and make a positive impact on the community, focusing on he

The guardian of Pinto Lake is gone

A pillar in the Watsonville community has died. Pat McQuade, the park concessionaire at Pinto Lake City Park, a highly visible, helpful and deeply caring person, died Sunday, according to people close to her at the park.
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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...