🌱 New Green Bins + Reading Program

Happy Tuesday, Watsonville! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 68 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories in Watsonville today:

1. New Green Bins Delivered In Watsonville (Watsonville Patch)
2. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Begins At Santa Cruz Public Libraries (Watsonville Patch)
3. Home Prices In Santa Cruz County Continue To Soar (Patch)
4. Watsonville Sisters Launch Scholarship Fund To Help Immigrant Students (CBS San Francisco)
5. Mt. Madonna Fifth Grade’s Sea Lion Environmental Project (TPG Online Daily)
6. Who's Hiring In The Watsonville Area? Browse New Local Jobs (Watsonville Patch)
7. Santa Cruz County brings fentanyl awareness with community town hall546 (KION)

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Today in Watsonville:

• Homework Help @ La Selva Beach - La Selva Beach Branch Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Holohan: "studio or 1 BR apartment - I am a a professional working full-time in a company in Watsonville. I am looking for a studio or a 1 BR apartment for rent in Watsonville. A bedroom with private bath would also work. References can be provided." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Peace Hill: "I had a dog walk to me this evening while I was working in the yard. - Scared and yet friendly. He had no collar. If anyone is missing their pet please message me details and discriotion." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you soon!

— Sara Schaefer

About me: I am originally from the wonderful town of Fort Wayne, Indiana and now live in the California East Bay. With Midwest roots in my heart, I have a love for all the simple things in life: family, outdoors, good music and food! Wanting to share people's stories and be a voice for them, I began my journalism career in broadcast news after graduating from Ball State University with a degree in Journalism and a degree in Telecommunications. My love for writing goes back to as long as a I can remember. I strive to write stories that are meaningful and have an impact. (Human interest stories are my favorite!) When not at work, I love spending time with friends and family or doing anything involving nature. I'm a big animal lover and an overprotective cat mom. 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