🌱 Sea Grant + Fish Tales

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 70 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories in Watsonville today:

1. Sea Grant To Fund Four UCSC Student’s Research In Marine Science (Press Release Desk)
2. UC Santa Cruz: Younger Lagoon Study Tells A Tale Of Two Fishes (Press Release Desk)
3. Council Places Future of Watsonville's Growth in Voters' Hands (Good Times)
4. Watsonville turns to bonds to meet steep pension costs (The Pajaronian)
5. Welcoming new seasons, saying goodbye Kahuna Sportfishing | Fish Rap (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
6. Watsonville Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead (Watsonville Patch)
7. Santa Cruz County Chamber Of Commerce: War, Inflation, Consumer Confidence And Product Shortages (Press Release Desk)
8. Nestlé to close Sweet Earth Foods plant in California, resulting in 140 layoffs - Silicon Valley Business Journal (The Business Journals)

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Today in Watsonville:

• Big Kid Storytime - Watsonville City Main Calendar (4:00 PM)
• Big Kid Storytime - Watsonville Public Library (4:00 PM)

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• West Cliff St. Patrick's Outdoor Market (3/12) (March 12)
• Shinrin-Yoku: Forest Immersion Practice (March 12)
• International Women's Day, Presented by Rotary District 5170 (March 13)
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— 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