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Community briefs, March 15, 2019

Community briefs, March 15, 2019

DNA links man to 2016 sexual assault

A Watsonville man is now facing charges after a DNA match linked him to the sexual assault of 13-year-old girl in 2016.

Police: Man molested child at daycare facility

A Watsonville man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly molesting a child four years ago, Watsonville Police Sgt. Mish Radich said Wednesday.

Watsonville residents get spooky for Halloween

WATSONVILLE—Hector Quiroz is making up for lost time—and holidays. The 51-year-old Watsonville resident said he lived in a group home from sixth grade through high school. That meant Halloween and Christmas—the two holidays many kids look forward to the most—were muted experiences. “My belief is that...

Bicyclists pedal through Watsonville on trip to Santa Barbara

A young couple from Spokane, Wash. sauntered through Watsonville and the Monterey Bay recently on a bicycle trip from their home to Santa Barbara.

Organizations get boost from Freedom Rotary

Freedom Rotary Club presented two $1,000 checks to the Agricultural History Project and Digital NEST during its meeting Tuesday at the California Grill.

Kaiser working to offer Medicare coverage, official says

Medicare recipients hoping to see a doctor at Kaiser Permanente will have to continue waiting.

Presentation to outline affordable housing in South County

"No Place Like Home," a presentation about affordable housing in South County, will be held Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Watsonville Civic Plaza Community Room, 275 Main St., fourth floor.

Try This | Sept. 20, 2019

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

PVWMA seeking volunteers for groundwater committee

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WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency is looking for volunteers to be part of a newly conceived committee focused on groundwater sustainability in the Pajaro Valley. The 17-member Sustainable Groundwater Committee which will meet up to 10 times through fall 2021, will focus on updating PV...
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Prep Athletes of the Week: MVC’s Boston Ashe; St. Francis’ Maya...

The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 8-14. Coaches and athletic directors are...