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What's going on? | July 20-26

Events calendar for July 20-26.

Summer soccer program scores goal

The program has grown in popularity, and always has a waiting list of kids hoping to score a spot in one of two coveted weeklong sessions.

Sex crimes suspect pleads not guilty

Travis Hernandez, 24, also denied special allegations that he had more than one victim. He is facing 45 years to life in prison if convicted on all charges.

DUI suspect plows into 3 cars

Watsonville Police said Eduardo Racine, 30, plowed into at least three cars on Blackburn Street between East Beach Street and Riverside Drive in his red Ford Focus.

A visit to the moon

Thanks to technology local residents will get a taste of a moon visit in a portable planetarium that will come to Aptos Saturday.

Watsonville Police: man filmed himself sexually assaulting children

Watsonville Police Detectives have arrested a man who filmed himself sexually assaulting at least two children.

Obon Festival returns to Watsonville Buddhist Temple

The Watsonville Buddhist Temple will once again host its annual Obon Festival Sunday.

Watsonville hospital buyer to be known soon

The Board of Directors of Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust is meeting tonight to decide whether to move forward on making the purchase, with a public announcement to follow shortly thereafter. The nonprofit has until Sunday to make a decision.

Romo Park up for lease

Once home to the Stoesser Building, the lot has been empty since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake caused irreparable damage to the historic structure in the heart of Watsonville’s downtown.

Sculpture, painting and photography on display in county building

The work of five artists is currently on exhibit at the Santa Cruz County Government Building, hosted by the Arts Council Santa Cruz County.
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Photo story: A Dia de los Muertos celebration

Dancers from Estrellas de Esperanza prepare to take the stage in Watsonville during the Calle Libres and Dia de Los Muertos event Sunday. Music,...