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Food, What?! named Nonprofit of the Year

Local youth empowerment and food justice organization Food, What?! has been honored as the California Nonprofit of the Year.

Community briefs, July 12, 2019

Community briefs, July 12, 2019.

Motion control company plans move to Morgan Hill

Watsonville-based Applied Motion Products announced recently that it purchased land to construct its new headquarters in Morgan Hill.

PVUSD strengthens ties with Latino Film Institute

For the past two years, PVUSD has worked with the institute, trying out some of its programs in local schools. Starlight Elementary and Cesar E. Chavez Middle School each created three original short films last year through YCP.

City sets guidelines for public art

The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved guidelines for murals and other public art, but rejected the idea of a $200 application processing fee.

Van’s Shoes finds new location

Owner Jim van Lanen said the move comes as an adjustment to the market, especially in that “more people and buying goods online.”

Try This | July 12, 2019

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

What's going on? | July 13-19

Events calendar for July 13-19.

BirchBark Foundation celebrates 6th year, 300th saved pet

As costs for pet care continue to rise, the BirchBark Foundation is celebrating its sixth year, aiming to support owners who have pets with a life-threatening, catastrophic medical crisis and can’t afford the emergency medical care required.

Relay For Life returns to Watsonville this weekend

Relay For Life of Watsonville last year raised $115,207, and has totaled roughly $1.4 million over its 17-year run.
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Turley, Flynn tapped as PVUSD President and Vice-President

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Thursday appointed Carol Turley as board President, and Joy Flynn as vice-president.  The 6–1 vote...