🌱 Patch AM: How Watsonville freshmen are already a year ahead on college credits

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In today's newsletter:

• How Watsonville freshmen are already a year ahead on college credits
• How will Watsonville’s new Cultural District status change downtown?

Also on today's calendar: El capulin nursery and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
• Saturday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
• Sunday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Initial cohort of Pajaro Valley High freshmen complete PV Advance college skills course (santacruzsentinel.com) — A new early-college program at Pajaro Valley High in Watsonville just saw 57 freshmen finish their first semester earning Cabrillo College credit while still in high school. The PV Advance pathway can give students up to 24 transferable units, roughly a year of college, along with campus visits, career skills, and support from local educators who once walked the same Watsonville halls.
   

• Downtown Watsonville now a State-Designated Cultural District (ksbw.com) — Downtown Watsonville has just been officially named a California State-Designated Cultural District, bringing new funding, marketing support, and recognition to the city’s arts scene from 2026–2030. This status highlights local festivals, public art, and cultural institutions, and could boost opportunities for Watsonville artists, businesses, and community events in the years ahead.
   

📸 Around Watsonville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watsonville

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Saturday December 20

• In-Person Tech Help @ La Selva Beach
  La Selva Beach Branch Library , 316 Estrella Ave , La Selva Beach
  10:00 am

Thursday December 25

• Bilingual Toddler Storytime
  Main Library Meeting Room , 275 Main Street, Suite #100 , Watsonville
  10:30 am

Saturday December 27

• In-Person Tech Help @ La Selva Beach
  La Selva Beach Branch Library , La Selva Beach
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• El capulin nursery
  595 Green Valley Rd , Watsonville
  8:00 am

📣 Watsonville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Mindful Movement with Horses
  Beyond Liberty , 185 Dans Dr , La Selva Beach
  9:00 am
• Bridge Club @ La Selva Beach
  La Selva Beach Library , 316 Estrella Ave , La Selva Beach
  10:30 am
• Bridge Club
  La Selva Beach Branch Library , 316 Estrella Ave , La Selva Beach
  10:30 am
• Bilingual Baby Laptime
  Main Library , 275 Main Street, Suite #100 , Watsonville
  10:30 am
• Scrabble @ La Selva Beach
  La Selva Beach Branch Library , 316 Estrella Ave , La Selva Beach
  1:00 pm
• Crafternoon
  Watsonville Public Library , 275 Main St STE 100 , Watsonville
  2:00 pm
• Watsonville: Farmers Market
  Pajaro Valley Certified Farmers' Mkt , 358 Main St , Watsonville
  2:00 pm
• Mosaic Your Day Brighter
  Aptos Branch Library , 7695 Soquel Dr , Aptos
  2:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Watsonville PatchAM possible:

• El Capulin Nursery — (831) 840-9195
  El Capulin Nursery

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi there neighbors,
  We are currently caring for our daughter's 7lb senior dog who has been diagnosed with cancer. We are on the hunt for a dog stroller for temporary use… (Nextdoor Crestview)
• MISSING CAT responds to Twinkle Toes.
  last seen on Monday 12/15/25. Please let me know if you’ve seen her. Call 831-254-8615 or 831-595-0626 (Nextdoor Corralitos)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Watsonville. Apply here.
• Monte Vista Christian School 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.

🗞 Nearby News

Pajaro

• Pre-season continues for South Monterey County hoopsters (salinasvalleytribune.com)

Aptos

• Santa Cruz City Ballet presents ‘Nutcracker: Experience the Magic' at Cabrillo's Crocker Theater (santacruzsentinel.com)
• Public's right to Rio Del Mar walkway ‘case is over' after California Supreme Court declines appeal (santacruzsentinel.com)
• Rising Voices: How Poetry Is Empowering Santa Cruz Teens (goodtimes.sc)

Soquel

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: I don’t think you know the gravity of this situation.
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