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Holiday Calendar 2017

A Watsonville man was arrested on Nov. 22 in connection with the Sept. 11 collision that killed a bicyclist.

While many shoppers in the United States eagerly awaited the day after Thanksgiving, dubbed “Black Friday” for sales and deals, others decided to wait an extra day to begin their holiday shopping. And they did it on a much smaller scale.

To mark the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season, a series of events this weekend will help families get into the festive spirit.

The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday will consider giving more time to a property owner who is looking to construct two medical offices on Technology Drive.

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks will host its annual ParkStore Holiday Sale Dec. 1-3 at four ParkStore locations at state parks and beaches in Santa Cruz and Aptos.

Frank Carter came to the Veterans Memorial Building in Watsonville Wednesday first and foremost for a plate loaded with a turkey lunch.

Since its founding 50 years ago, the Daisy Auxiliary has raised more than $1.5 million for Family Service Agency of the Central Coast.

The Santa Cruz County Toys for Tots program was born from the rubble and ashes of the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake.

Years ago, a customer of the 7-Eleven store at 261 East Lake Ave. brought a turkey dinner to employees who were working on Thanksgiving. In the 10 years since that day, the lottery-style giveaway has become a Thanksgiving tradition.