Hey there, Watsonville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: Corralitos Farm & Garden Market and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Officials celebrate opening of HOPE Village low-barrier navigation center in Watsonville (santacruzsentinel.com) — A new 32-unit HOPE Village navigation center has opened at Westview Presbyterian Church in Watsonville, offering temporary shelter and robust services for people previously living along the Pajaro River. Funded by regional partners and supported by city leaders, the low-barrier site emphasizes safety, trauma-informed care, and pathways toward housing, jobs, and stability for South County residents.
• Watsonville's Chase Watkins, 26, voluntarily retires 51 days after signing minor-league deal with Chicago White Sox (santacruzsentinel.com) — Watsonville baseball standout Chase Watkins, a St. Francis High alum, has abruptly retired just 51 days after signing a minor-league deal with the Chicago White Sox. The 26-year-old left-hander, drafted by the Cubs in 2021, leaves the game after 129 minor league appearances and a solid career stat line across several farm systems.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
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