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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Watsonville's unbeaten flag football run end under the lights?
  • What's in the new Pajaro Valley teacher deal affecting Watsonville schools?
  • How Watsonville voters can get election-ready at Cabrillo College.

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Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pajaro Valley's unbeaten flag football team hands Watsonville its first loss (santacruzsentinel.com) — Watsonville High's flag football team just took its first loss of the season, falling 21-13 at home to crosstown rival Pajaro Valley in a packed, emotional game. Local fans also get several upcoming game times for Watsonville and nearby schools, plus quick highlights from girls soccer and volleyball around Santa Cruz County.
   

2. Pajaro Valley teachers union ratifies tentative agreement with school district (santacruzsentinel.com) — Teachers in Pajaro Valley Unified, which serves Watsonville schools, have overwhelmingly ratified a tentative contract that preserves current health benefits, raises salaries, and adds classroom support like kindergarten aides. The deal now awaits final approval from the district's Board of Trustees, with terms expected to run through 2028 if adopted.
   

3. Find a VotingMatters community discussion about California's 2026 election near you (livermorevine.com) — Watsonville residents are invited to a nonpartisan VotingMatters discussion on California's 2026 election at Cabrillo College's Watsonville Center on Monday, Oct. 5, at 9:30 a.m. Hosted with Santa Cruz Local, the event is part of a statewide series helping voters understand key issues and policies before Election Day, with materials designed for friendly, informative neighborhood conversations.
   

4. Pedro Martin Returns to Watsonville Roots in 'Mexikid Dreams' (goodtimes.sc) — A former Watsonville farmworker kid turned graphic novelist is back in the spotlight, drawing on his childhood in local strawberry fields for his new book, Mexikid Dreams. He'll discuss the memoir-style story of immigrant family life, hard fieldwork, and big artistic dreams at a free Bookshop Santa Cruz event, in conversation with Watsonville writer Jaime Cortez.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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