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Also on today's calendar: Glass Coasters with Annie Morhauser.
Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Man Threatened Graduation Mass Shooting In 'Rage-Bait' Social Media Post: Police (patch.com) — Watsonville residents are being reassured about school safety after police arrested a 21-year-old local man who admitted posting a social media threat of a mass shooting at a Pajaro Valley Unified School District graduation. Officers served a search warrant on Rodriguez Street, found no firearms, and emphasized that there is no active threat while vowing to fully investigate any online threats.
2. Watsonville City Council OKs utility rate increases (santacruzsentinel.com) — Watsonville residents will see higher water, wastewater and trash bills starting July 1 after the City Council unanimously approved multi‑year rate hikes to fund aging infrastructure and meet state mandates. Officials say the increases will support chromium‑6 treatment upgrades and critical sewer and water system repairs, while limited assistance options exist for low‑income customers who fall behind on payments.
3. Live Oak softball rolls into CCS title game (morganhilltimes.com) — Watsonville’s St. Francis baseball team just spoiled Live Oak’s playoff hopes, winning 9-7 in a high-scoring CCS Division V matchup. The story also follows Live Oak softball’s powerful run into the Division III title game, highlighting big innings, standout pitching from Julianna Altamirano, and clutch hitting from several young players. Local fans can track how regional rivals and Watsonville’s own teams are shaping this year’s postseason picture.
4. Creativity and community: Student Rebecca Oregel shares impact of scholarship support on her UCSC journey (ucsc.edu) — Watsonville teens are among the high school students mentored by UC Santa Cruz senior Rebecca Oregel through the Institute of the Arts and Sciences’ Art for All Teen Program, which supports creative expression and college access. Her story highlights how scholarships and campus organizations empowered her to serve underrepresented communities locally while shaping her public health and social justice goals.
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