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Good morning Watsonville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Can PV's new-look Grizzlies turn last year's breakthrough into a title?
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Grizzlies on hunt for Santa Lucia Division title (pajaronian.com) — Pajaro Valley High's Grizzlies in Watsonville are chasing a Santa Lucia Division football title after their first-ever winning season, with a new coach installing a double wing offense. Local fans can circle key 2026 home dates at the Grizzly Den and several nearby road games as the team leans on returning starters, a deep backfield, and a revamped playoff path. 
📸 Around Watsonville
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Elkhorn Elementary Back To School Night (3rd-6th grade)
North Monterey County Unified Moss Landing, CA 95039
5:30 pm - Newcomer Meet & Greet
North Monterey County Middle School Moss Landing, CA 95039
5:30 pm - Castroville Elementary Back To School Night
North Monterey County Unified Moss Landing, CA 95039
5:30 pm - 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 - 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 - NMCMS Back To School Night
North Monterey County Unified Moss Landing, CA 95039
5:30 pm - Prunedale Elementary Back To School Night
North Monterey County Unified Moss Landing, CA 95039
5:30 pm - Living History Days →
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, 19 Franklin St, San Juan Bautista
11:00 am - 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
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time (Bilingual Spanish) in Watsonville. Apply here.
- Essilor of America, Inc. posted a job opening for Rxo - Customer Service Representative in Watsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watsonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Aptos
- It's anyone's game in the Mission North Division (santacruzsentinel.com)
- Trans-Sansara Causeway Update : Bridge Tunnel Island At Thetis (blogspot.com)
Capitola
- Trash Service Now Required Countywide, With Fines Starting Nov. 1 (slvpost.com)
Ok Watsonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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