🌱 Fireworks Show + Disposable Cup Fee

Hello, hello. I'm here right on time with your Tuesday edition of the Watsonville Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Areas of fog, then sun; warm. High: 81 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories today in Watsonville:

1. Watsonville Disposable Cup Fee: July 1 (Patch)
2. 4th Of July Fireworks And Flyover In Scotts Valley (Santa Cruz Patch)
3. Santa Cruz County Supervisors continue budget hearings before July recess (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
4. Man who killed Santa Cruz County deputy Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller pleads guilty (KSBW Monterey)
5. Watsonville artist proud to attach name to annual Wharf to Wharf race (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
6. New Job Listings In And Around Watsonville (Watsonville Patch)
7. 80-foot eucalyptus tree crashes into Aptos condo (KSBW Monterey)

Today in Watsonville:

• Seed Balls: Plant It! with Peopleologie (2:30 PM)
• Summer Reading Program: Stitch Cards (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Watsonville Police Department: "In the days leading up to the 4th of July, Watsonville Police will have officers assigned to fireworks enforcement across the city. Those who are caught igniting or in possession of illegal fireworks will be fined $1,000 per violation...." (Watsonville Police Department via Instagram)
• City of Watsonville - City Gov't: "In the days leading up to the 4th of July, Watsonville Police will have officers assigned to fireworks enforcement across the city. Those who are caught igniting or in possession of illegal fireworks will be fined $1,000 per violation. T..." (City of Watsonville - City Gov't via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Sara Schaefer

About me: I am originally from the Midwest and now live in the East Bay. With Midwest roots in my heart, I have a love for all the simple things in life: family, the outdoors, good music and food! I began my journalism career in broadcast news after graduating from college with a degree in Journalism and a degree in Telecommunications. I strive to write stories that are meaningful and have an impact. (Human interest stories are my favorite!) As a Local Editor for Patch, I cover stories in Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Santa Cruz and Watsonville. I would love to hear your stories and connect with you to learn how to best share what's going on in your community. Please feel free to send your thoughts my way at Sara.schaefer@patch.com

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