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Community briefs, July 6

Community briefs, July 6, 2018

Man arrested for attempted murder

A Watsonville man was arrested Tuesday at his home for charges of attempted murder after he allegedly fired a gun into a residence.

Beach cleanups planned for July 5

A handful of beach cleanups will take place this Thursday.

California lifts '50-mile rule' for migrant farmworker families

A controversial California rule was lifted last week, allowing migrant workers with children to remain in one location during the school year.

PG&E upgrading natural gas system in Watsonville

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be working this summer to upgrade its natural gas system in Watsonville.

Mexico's Lopez Obrador claims historic win, broad mandate

Furious at spiraling corruption and violence, Mexican voters unleashed a political earthquake Sunday by electing a leftist firebrand as president and giving him a broad mandate to overthrow the political establishment and govern for the poor.

The Physics Bus makes stop at Calabasas Elementary

Students were given a special treat during their first week of summer school when The Physics Bus made a stop at Calabasas Elementary School.

Thousands in Santa Cruz join national rally

Hundreds of people march and rally in downtown Santa Cruz Saturday in the "Families Belong Together" demonstration.

State parks open and busy

With summer in full bloom, people from throughout the world will come to California to visit its 280 state parks, which stretch from its southern border deserts to its redwood-crowned north.

Probation search nets three arrests

A series of probation checks around Watsonville on Thursday resulted in three arrests.
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Thousands expected for ‘No Kings’ protests Saturday

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