Community briefs, March 24: Buddhist Temple to celebrate Hanamatsuri
Community briefs, March 24, 2018
Cabrillo Ethics Bowl finishes strong
The Cabrillo College Ethics Bowl Team competed against 37 teams at the national Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl in Chicago
Local packaging company praised by global organization
Recently, Sambrailo Packaging's ReadyCycle was featured in an article by the Plastic Pollution Coalition, an environmental organization that aims to combat plastic pollution worldwide.
Logo shows off local talent
As part of the City of Watsonville’s celebration of its 150th anniversary, a Sesquicentennial Commemorative Logo was recently introduced. The logo has appeared in various spots around the city, including the Civic Plaza, marketing materials and in the form of a lapel pin.
PHOTO: Car takes out tree and sign
Emergency officials help a female driver out of her Honda Accord Tuesday morning after she plowed over a speed limit sign and a tree.
Boardwalk to remove classic Ferris wheel
After nearly 60 years, the Ferris wheel at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will spin no more.
Friends and volunteers meet in library
On Saturday, two annual events were combined in the Watsonville Library’s upstairs meeting room: the annual meeting of the Friends of the Watsonville Library and Volunteer Appreciation Day.
Dinosaurs return to fairgrounds
While all dinosaurs went extinct millions of years before humans came onto the scene, about 50 will make an appearance this weekend at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
Gizdich to be honored as ‘Friend of Scouting’
Nita Gizdich, owner and founder of Gizdich Ranch, has been selected as the 2018 “Friend of Scouting.”
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
This story has been updated with new results and with a statement from the Santa Cruz County Republican party chair.
Statewide voting results Wednesday morning...





















