Rose Society Classes Back + COVID-19 Cases Nearly Doubled

Good morning, Watsonville! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything going on today in Watsonville.

First, today's weather:

Clouds yielding to some sun. High: 61 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories in and around Watsonville today:

1. New Fee In Watsonville: Here's How Much A Disposable Cup Will Cost You In 2022 (Watsonville Patch)
2. Rose Society to kick off pruning classes this weekend (The Pajaronian)
3. Santa Cruz County sees near doubling of active COVID cases, increased hospitalization rates (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
4. Birichino Winery's Pinot Noir Served at the White House (Good Times Weekly)
5. Highway 17 Lane Closure In Effect This Week (Santa Cruz Patch)

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Today in Watsonville:

• Movie Discussion Group @ La Selva Beach (1:30 PM)
• G.Bball @ N.Salinas - Watsonville High (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Watsonville - City Gov't: "Cases in Santa Cruz County continue to increase because of the Omicron variant and recent holiday gatherings. Keep yourself and your family safe by getting vaccinated and boosted. This can significantly reduce your risk of getting severe..." (Facebook)
• City of Watsonville - City Gov't: "The Omicron variant is here & spreading quickly. If you are feeling sick, get tested. The sooner you get tested, the sooner you protect yourself and others. Getting vaccinated and boosted can significantly reduce your risk of getting sev..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Corralitos: "Lost cat, name is Cormac. - He is 4 or 5 months old. If found please call 831-348-4893. I live on Browns Valley rd. he has been missing for 3 days." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Courtney Teague