SeaDubs Pajama Night + Mini Mudslides

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Courtney Teague, your host of the Watsonville Daily.

First, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 52 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories in and around Watsonville today:

1. New Year's Resolutions In Watsonville: What Will You Change? (Watsonville Patch)
2. Watsonville Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Week (Watsonville Patch)
3. Watsonville Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Area (Watsonville Patch)
4. Mini mudslides reported in Santa Cruz CZU burn scar (KRON4)
5. Santa Cruz Warriors host Ignite, sixth annual ‘Pajama Night’ on Friday | NBA G League (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

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Today in Watsonville:

• Boys Bball @ Hollister - Watsonville High (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Watsonville Police Department: "As we continue our commitment to keeping this community safe, we ask that you celebrate this holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. Starting this Wednesday through New Year’s Day, we will have additional officer..." (Instagram)
• Watsonville Police Department: "As we continue our commitment to keeping this community safe, we ask that you celebrate this holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. Starting this Wednesday through New Year’s Day, we will have additional officers ..." (Facebook)
• Watsonville Rec: "The Mean One is up to his old ways and while we don’t think he’ll try to steal Christmas, he may be looking for another gift from jolly old St. Nick. 🤫 Shhhh, don’t tell him that Santa will be easy to find during the Santa Tour this We..." (Instagram)
• City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services Department: "The Mean One is up to his old ways and while we don’t think he’ll try to steal Christmas, he may be looking for another gift from jolly old St. Nick. Shhhh, don’t tell him that Santa will be easy to find during the Santa Tour this Wednes..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Almond: "Does anyone know what is going on at the parking lot used by people walking on the Corralitos creek levee at Bridge and Blackburn? - Looks like some mini homeless tent city??" (Nextdoor)
• Courtney Teague, Patch Staff: "Hey Watsonville! I'm sharing one of my fave seasonal desserts for this time of year: my cozy spiced persimmon tart with orange marmalade. The divine, honeyed flavor of a good persimmon is SO underrated...." (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Courtney Teague