Wednesday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Watsonville Municipal Airport receives $115K in federal funding (santacruzsentinel.com) — Watsonville's municipal airport is getting $115,058 in federal funds to repaint critical runway markings, a safety upgrade already approved by the City Council. The grant will cover about 90% of the project, with the city pursuing a small state match. Local leaders say the work is key to keeping the busy 4,501-foot runway compliant and safe for roughly 60,000 annual operations.
• Four arrested in undercover sex sting (pajaronian.com) — An undercover multi-agency sting in Monterey County led to four arrests of men accused of arranging online to meet minors for sexual activity, including one suspect from Watsonville. Investigators posed as minors over two days, then arrested the men when they arrived at meeting locations. Authorities urge parents to closely monitor children's online activity and conversations with strangers.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Todays was my youngest Great Grandsons first day of school, his Dads 43 th Birthday, my Grand daughters new home is being built, my youngest Grandsons is putting the final touches on his home. My middle grandson invited me to go on a trip with him and his family. Life is good! and I'm grateful I am here to see the wonderful accomplishments… (Nextdoor Mt. Madonna)
Big Creek Lumber posted a job opening for Cashier/Customer Service in Watsonville. Apply here.
Pajaro Valley Unified School District posted a job opening for SUBSTITUTE OPPORTUNITIES (Special Ed.): INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT MILD/MODERATE, MODERATE/SEVERE, BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN in Watsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watsonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pajaro
Legislature Passes Laird Bill to Accelerate Pajaro River Flood Protection Projects (ca.gov)
Aptos
Aave Moves to Pull the Plug on Its Aptos Bug Bounty (coindoo.com)
Joby Aviation air taxi flight simulator lands at San Jose Mineta airport (eastbaytimes.com)
Capitola
Capitola murder suspect's juvenile record sealed (pajaronian.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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