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Man Arrested for Setting Old City Hall Building on Fire

By Sarah Kennedy - email

WATSONVILLE, Calif.- The Watsonville Fire Department were called to a building fire Friday around 9:30 p.m. at the old City Hall building.

When the fire department arrived, they found Miguel Angel Aguilar Murillo standing in front of the fire. Firefighters then continued to try to contain the fire burning against the bulding, but when they approached Murillo he allegedly started to fight with them.

Police say they were called to the scene to deal with Murillo, but they say he put up a fight with them as well.  He was quickly subdued and firefighters were able to put out the fire. Although Firefighters were able to contain the fire, there was still some damage to the building.

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Attempted Murder in Watsonville, Man Stabbed and Flown to Bay Area Hospital

By Chloe Beardsley - email

WATSONVILLE, Calif. -- Police found a victim of several stab wounds along the 1000 of Freedom Boulevard.

Officers were told two men were seen running from the area heading north. Both suspects were described as wearing black and dark gray sweatshirts. The 30-year old victim was flown to a Bay Area hospital for his injuries.

Police are still trying to determine a motive for the stabbing. The victim is not cooperating with officers on the investigation, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 831-768-3352. 

 

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Three Teens Lead Officers in High Speed Chase in Watsonville

WATSONVILLE, Calif.-Three teens take off on a high-speed chase on Saturday that took officers all throughout the city of Watsonville.

A Santa Cruz Gang Task Unit, which consisted of a sheriff deputy and a police officer, were on a routine traffic stop when the three teens allegedly decided to take off.

Police also say they discovered during the pursuit that the car had been reported stolen to California Highway Patrol earlier that day by the "Casa De La Cultural Center."

The pursuit ended when the car crashed at the entrance of a mobile home park on Airport Blvd.  Police say the driver fled the vehicle, but the remaining two were arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, gang participation, resisting arrest and possession of an illegal knife.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot Dawgs, Cool Cats & Rockin' Rabbits Summer Adoption Event!

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter’sHOT DAWGS, COOL CATS & ROCKIN’ RABBITSSummer Adoption Event Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) is celebrating the start of summer with the Hot Dawgs, Cool Cats & Rockin’ Rabbits summer adoption event on June 22, 2013 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Santa Cruz shelter location, 2200 7th Avenue in Santa Cruz.   All adoption fees will be half price! Participants are invited to come to Santa Cruz County’s largest animal shelter to meet wonderful animals available for adoption.

Beneath the Waves Film Festival

What's "Beneath the Waves"? That's what will be explored on June 8, World Oceans Day, at the Beneath the Waves film festival and events at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

The short professional and amateur films use great underwater cinematography, animation and music, and creative storytelling to educate and entertain on marine conservation.

Go to http://www.beneaththewavesfilmfest.org/2013-festival/ for more information

Christian Church opening June 9th: Cathedral of Faith

Christian Church opening June 9th: Cathedral of Faith

Cathedral of Faith

480 Union Street

Watsonville, CA 95076

Every Sunday at 10am

Phone: 408-267-4691

www.cathedraloffaith.org

 

Site Pastors are Mike and Ann Scherer

Email: mscherer@cathedraloffaith.org