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1. New MRI and CT Imaging Now Available at Watsonville Community Hospital (tpgonlinedaily.com) — New MRI and CT scanners are now up and running at Watsonville Community Hospital, giving local patients access to advanced diagnostic imaging without leaving the Pajaro Valley. Funded by voter-approved Measure N, the $12 million investment replaces unreliable older machines and supports emergency, cancer, stroke, surgical, and other critical care close to home.
2. Watsonville's cybersecurity best practices (santacruzsentinel.com) — Watsonville city officials are ramping up cybersecurity efforts, using a multi‑year grant to harden systems and train staff to respond to cyber incidents that could affect your data. They're also sharing practical tips so residents can avoid AI‑driven scams, phishing attempts, and holiday-season fraud, emphasizing that reporting suspicious activity helps protect the whole Watsonville community.
3. King City returns punt, 3 INTs for TDs to pull away from MVC (fresnobee.com) — High school football fans in Watsonville saw Monte Vista Christian fall to King City and Watsonville High edged by Soledad in a tight 21–14 game. The roundup highlights standout performances, key turnovers, and what's next, including Watsonville hosting St. Francis and MVC opening league play at home against Aptos in Watsonville.
4. Historic California golf club designed by Pebble Beach architect eyes major changes (usatoday.com) — Just outside Watsonville, Pajaro Valley Golf Club is marking its 100th year while pursuing a major redevelopment that could add 160 townhomes, a new clubhouse, fitness center, and community market. Owners say the project would modernize irrigation, cut turf area in half, and build on-site recycled water facilities, with at least two years of county review and public hearings still ahead.
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