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Community briefs, May 20: Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting set

Community briefs, May 20, 2017

Police connect with fieldworkers

The Watsonville Police Department has launched a program to help them connect with a population of people who are often reluctant to call them for help.

Conference offers help to young parents

PAPÁS, an agency focusing, primarily, on fathers, is offering a free conference Wednesday in Watsonville.

Cabrillo College graduates 1,117

In an event that kicked off the graduation season, a total of 1,117 Cabrillo College students received degrees and certificates Friday at the school’s Carl Conelly Stadium.

County officials warn of norovirus outbreak

The Santa Cruz County Health Department on Thursday urged residents about a “significant” norovirus outbreak that has already sickened 28 students plus staff in Boulder Creek.

Author to sign copies of new children’s book

Aptos author Linda S. Gunther will celebrate the release of her new children’s book, “Toffee and Esmerelda,” with a book signing on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at Kelly’s Books, 1838 Main St. in Watsonville.

Watsonville High students earn scholarships

About 115 students from Watsonville High School were honored Tuesday during the Annual Watsonville High School Scholarship Awards Assembly at the Henry J. Mello Center for Performing Arts.

Crashes cause major backup

Traffic on northbound Highway 1 north of Watsonville is clogged due to two crashes on the highway Wednesday morning.

Forum highlights CalFresh program

The CalFresh Forum took place Friday at the Watsonville Civic Plaza.
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Neighbors worry over village for homeless people

Residents of a Watsonville neighborhood are pushing back against a proposed housing project meant to help homeless people staying along the Pajaro River levee....