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🌱 Patch AM: How $39 million will reshape downtown Watsonville’s transit hub and housing

Also, don't miss El capulin nursery on the Watsonville Patch calendar

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Hello Watsonville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How $39 million will reshape downtown Watsonville’s transit hub and housing
  • Why PVUSD is suddenly rethinking 80 planned teacher layoffs
  • How Watsonville’s late goal kept their rivalry clash from a loss

Also on today's calendar: El capulin nursery.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Occasional rain and drizzle, temps: high: 62, low: 52.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MidPen Housing Secures $132.8 Million in Grants for Three Central California Affordable Housing Developments (multifamilyaffordablehousing.com) — Watsonville is set to gain 79 new affordable homes above a revamped regional bus station, thanks to a $39 million state grant for the Watsonville Metro project. The joint effort by MidPen Housing, Santa Cruz Metro and the City of Watsonville is part of a larger $132.8 million package supporting transit-oriented affordable housing in San José, Alameda and Watsonville.
   

2. PVUSD Trustees to revisit teacher layoff vote (pajaronian.com) — PVUSD trustees will hold a special meeting Monday to reconsider their controversial vote to cut about 80 teaching positions, a move taken last week after the board cleared the Watsonville City Chambers of the public. Many residents say they were denied a chance to speak, and at least one trustee who supported the layoffs has now requested the board revisit the decision.
   

3. Wildcatz's boys soccer team rallies for draw against rival Mariners (santacruzsentinel.com) — Watsonville High’s boys soccer team salvaged a 1-1 home draw against rival Aptos thanks to a late header by senior Anthony Guido, keeping the Wildcatz unbeaten. The story also recaps other recent Santa Cruz County high school and UCSC sports results, plus upcoming matchups that local fans may want to follow over winter break.
   

4. Sandbag locations for the Central Coast (ksbw.com) — Watsonville residents can pick up free sand and bags at the CalFire Corralitos Station on Eureka Canyon Road and the Public Works Wilson Yard on Grimmer Road as two major storms approach the Central Coast. The guide also lists many other sand and sandbag locations across Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, but urges everyone to call ahead to confirm availability.
   

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  • Howdy neighbors.
    Does anyone have a housekeeper they’d recommend in the Corralitos area? (Nextdoor Corralitos)
  • Pajaro Valley Unified School District posted a job opening for Instructor-Behind the Wheel Driver Education in Watsonville. Apply here.
  • Monte Vista Christian School Inc posted a job opening for Head Varsity Softball Coach and Program Builder in Watsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watsonville here.

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