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Community briefs, Oct. 24: Youth strings program presents concert

Community briefs, Oct. 24, 2017

Embracing autumn with art, fun

This Friday from 5–7 p.m., Ann Soldo Elementary will host this year’s Fall Festival. The fundraiser is open to the community and will include a barbecue, silent auction, games, dancing and more.

Teen Kitchen Project seeks volunteer drivers

Teen Kitchen Project is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver food to those in need.

Soquel Drive in Aptos to close down

John Presleigh, director of the county’s Public Works department, announced that work on Soquel Drive, from Trout Gulch Road intersection to 200 feet south of Aptos Street intersection, will be closed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday due to road repairs.

PHOTO: Masks in the park

Attendees of the monthly Watsonville Wednesday gathering show off masks and other Halloween decorations Wednesday in Watsonville Plaza.

Watsonville, Santa Cruz receive funds for pedestrian safety projects

The cities of Watsonville and Santa Cruz will receive more than $1.5 million for pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, following approval Wednesday by the California Transportation Commission.

Volunteers needed for community service day

Volunteers across the county are invited to participate in Make a Difference Day 2017 on Oct. 28.

Neighborhood Services and WPD join forces

The Watsonville Police Department has announced a growing expansion of community service programs through the incorporation of the Neighborhood Services Division.
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Teen leads police on destructive chase

A 13-year-old male driving a stolen vehicle Sunday led officers from three law enforcement agencies on a chase that left a trail of destruction...

Alliances in turmoil

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