Pressed and polished and surrounded by family and friends, Watsonville police officers stood for inspection Wednesday morning.

The department also recognized many of its members and a few civilians for duty "above and beyond" during a ceremony that's been a tradition for more than two decades.

"Watsonville residents can take pride in the department and in those they have chosen to protect them," said Marina Police Chief Eddie Rodriguez, addressing the crowd that filled the sanctuary at Green Valley Christian Center after the inspection.

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Late Tuesday night City Council members decided by a vote of 4-3 to fluoridate the city's water.

Not everyone is happy about it, residents stood up and started shouting at council members.  One council member got fed up and told people to "shut-up."

The city was facing a $200 fine each day if the city did not decide to add fluoride to it's water supply.

Some Watsonville residents are concerned, saying fluoride can make their kids sick.  But the state says citys need to add fluoride to the water supply to help keep teeth healthy.

News Release From: Committee for Good School Governance

The Committee for Good School Governance, a group of concerned civic and business leaders established in 2006, announced Trustee voter recommendations for the November 2 Election.    

All candidates, both new candidates and those seeking re-election, were invited to submit a Questionnaire regarding their leadership skills and experience, and participate in an Interview with Committee Members.  Candidates, receiving a two-thirds or greater approval vote of Committee Members, are recommended. In accordance with the Committee’s rules announced previously, the Committee does not release the names of candidates interviewed.