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🌱 Patch AM: What changes will Watsonville see under its new police chief?

And check out El capulin nursery on the Watsonville Patch calendar

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Hi there, Watsonville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes will Watsonville see under its new police chief?

Also on today's calendar: El capulin nursery.

Find out what's happening in Watsonvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 62, low: 38.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brian Shab, San Jose assistant police chief, appointed new police chief in Watsonville (localnewsmatters.org) — Watsonville has selected San Jose Assistant Police Chief Brian Shab as the city’s next police chief, with his start expected in early 2026 pending a background check. A Santa Cruz County resident, Shab says Watsonville holds a special place in his heart and promises to lead the department with accountability, compassion, and respect for the city’s diverse, hard‑working community.
   

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  • A big rig truck towing two trailers of gasoline overturned on southbound Highway 101 in San Jose, causing minor injuries to the driver and a gasoline leak into floodwater.
    10:43AM on Dec 25: A portion of southbound Highway 101 in San Jose is closed due to an overturned gasoline big rig truck. (Nextdoor )
  • A tractor-trailer overturned after crashing into a pickup truck on U.S. 101 near San Jose, leading to the highway's closure as hazmat crews cleaned the scene.
    11:43AM on Dec 25: Nextdoor user reports truck overturned and flooding blocking 101S at Hellyer exit. (Nextdoor )
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Police Officer (Temporary/Hourly) in Watsonville. Apply here.
  • FOX posted a job opening for Associate Supervisor (Swing Shift) in Watsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watsonville here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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