🌱 Patch AM: Watsonville police end tense Rodriguez Street standoff with nonlethal tactics

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In today's newsletter:

• Watsonville police end tense Rodriguez Street standoff with nonlethal tactics
• Can Pajaro Valley football turn last year's success into a title run?

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 57.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man arrested after standoff (pajaronian.com) — Watsonville police arrested a 23-year-old local man on Rodriguez Street after a tense standoff in which he reportedly threatened people and later armed himself with scissors. Officers used pepper balls and then a Taser after crisis negotiators and repeated commands failed, ultimately taking him into custody on multiple charges without further reported injuries.
   

• Santa Lucia squads ready to battle for division title, spot in CCS D-VI semis (santacruzsentinel.com) — Pajaro Valley High's football team is gearing up for a Santa Lucia Division race that now offers an automatic berth into the new CCS Division VI semifinals. With a new head coach, a deep backfield, and returning starters, the Grizzlies hope to build on last year's strong finish against tough small-school competition across the Central Coast.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Newcomer Meet & Greet
  North Monterey County Middle School Moss Landing, CA 95039
  5:30 pm
• Elkhorn Elementary Back To School Night (3rd-6th grade)
  North Monterey County Unified Moss Landing, CA 95039
  5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Back to School Night
  Castroville Elementary School Moss Landing, CA 95039
  5:30 pm
• Elkhorn Elementary Back to School Night (TK-2nd grade)
  North Monterey County Unified Moss Landing, CA 95039
  5:30 pm
• Castroville Elementary Back To School Night
  North Monterey County Unified Moss Landing, CA 95039
  5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• NMCUSD Regularly Scheduled School Board Meeting
  North Monterey County Unified Moss Landing, CA 95039
  4:30 pm
• Cars at the Course →
  Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• NMCMS Back To School Night
  North Monterey County Unified Moss Landing, CA 95039
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Prunedale Elementary Back To School Night
  North Monterey County Unified Moss Landing, CA 95039
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Living History Days →
  San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, 19 Franklin St, San Juan Bautista
  11:00 am
Sunday September 6
• GGC Cars & Coffee: Moss Landing — BMW Car Club of... →
  The Power Plant Coffee, 7990 CA-1, Moss Landing
  9:00 am
• GGC Cars & Coffee: Moss Landing — BMW Car Club of America Golden Gate Chapter →
  The Power Plant Coffee, 7990 CA-1, Moss Landing
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm looking for a reputable house painter, also able to remove popcorn ceilings.
  2 bedroom one level 900 square foot home. Trying get quotes. (Nextdoor Ohlone Parkway East)
• ⚠️ Magnitude 2.82 earthquake reported
  Aug 22 at 5:47 PM PDT: 2.82 magnitude earthquake occurred near Parkfield, CA. More than 2 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )

• The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Watsonville. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Watsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watsonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Aptos

• Santa Cruz's Kaikora Nauenberg takes ninth at 20th Super Girl Surf Festival (santacruzsentinel.com)
• Trans-Sansara Causeway Update : Bridge Tunnel Island At Thetis (blogspot.com)

Soquel

• Santa Cruz's Kaikora 'KK' Nauenberg keeps truckin' in Oceanside (santacruzsentinel.com)

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