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And on the Watsonville Patch calendar - Santa Cruz Film Festival

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Cheers Watsonville! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's coming to Watsonville's new county-owned skatepark this year.
  • PVUSD board hopeful arrested—what does it mean for Watsonville voters?
  • Can Watsonville rebound in Tuesday's crucial flag football showdown?

Also on today's calendar: Santa Cruz Film Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 59.
  • Monday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Watsonville's second skatepark ramping up (pajaronian.com) — A new 8,000-square-foot skatepark is under construction near Pinto Lake County Park, set to become Watsonville's second skatepark and the only county-owned facility of its kind in the area. Fully funded by the Richard Novak Foundation, it's designed for all skill levels and aims to give Watsonville youth a much-needed, beginner-friendly place to skate and gather by year's end.
   

2. PVUSD candidate Curt Wilcox arrested on felony charges (pajaronian.com) — A candidate for the Pajaro Valley Unified School District's Area 5 trustee seat, which serves Watsonville-area families, has been arrested on felony counts tied to his candidacy paperwork, including perjury and improper voter registration. Officials say Curt Wilcox was booked into Santa Cruz County Jail on $30,000 bail, while prosecutors and election staff have not yet detailed exactly what triggered the charges.
   

3. Santa Cruz boys water polo gets defensive, posts shutout vs. Aptos (santacruzsentinel.com) — Watsonville High's flag football team fell 26-12 at King City but remains in the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division race and now prepares for a key showdown at Pajaro Valley on Tuesday at 4 p.m. The roundup also highlights strong performances by Pajaro Valley's squad and several other Santa Cruz County schools in water polo, tennis, volleyball, and more.
   

4. Morning Lookout: Inside city council races in Scotts Valley, Watsonville; Filipino American History Month festival (lookout.co) — Watsonville voters are getting a closer look at the District 7 city council race, where Nancy Bilicich and Ed Acosta are vying to replace Ari Parker. The newsletter also spotlights Saturday's downtown Watsonville Filipino American History Month festival, celebrating local culture, food, music, and the Pajaro Valley's Manong farmworker generation alongside broader Santa Cruz County election coverage.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know a venue or restaurant that can hold 30+ people for a 21st birthday party?
    I've checked several halls, but they all cost over $700. Hoping to find a more affordable option (Nextdoor Upper La Selva Beach)
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Ok Watsonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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