Free Schools Meals Available To SC County Kids Throughout Summer

"Free lunches will be provided to ALL children, without eligibility documentation, who are 18 years of age and younger."

Census Chalk Party In Watsonville

"Take a picture of your artwork and upload it to social media with the hashtags #CensusChalkParty #Census2020."

Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall Planned For Tuesday Night

Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend and Community Foundation Santa Cruz County CEO Susan True will discuss recovery and relief efforts.

Asymptomatic Santa Cruz County Residents Eligible For Coronavirus Testing In Watsonville

Find out how to make an appointment, which can be scheduled from Wednesday to Sunday at Ramsay Park in Watsonville.

Mom Of 6 Loves Caring For Others: Watsonville Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Monterey Jazz Festival Canceled

This is the first cancellation in the events 62-year history.

Annual Artichoke Festival In Monterey Canceled Due To Coronavirus

This is the first time since 1959 that the festival has been canceled, organizers said.

'He Puts His Life And Health On The Line 24/7': Watsonville Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Mariachi Band Serenades Watsonville Farmworkers

The Salinas Californian reported that a mariachi band came out to honor more than 100 farmworkers on Cinco de Mayo.

Coroner IDs Man, 26, Killed In Shark Attack Off Santa Cruz Coast

A 26-year-old Santa Cruz County resident was killed Saturday in a shark attack while surfing at Manresa State Beach, officials said.

Aerial Flyover To Honor Santa Cruz County First Responders And Essential Workers

Area residents should turn their eyes skyward on the afternoon of Saturday, May 9 to witness an aerial tribute to the first responders.

Farmworker Relief Drive In Watsonville

It’s easy to help out: drop off at Fire stations 1 and 2 from Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 5 pm or stop by the city Plaza.

Watsonville Emergency Housing Assistance Program Guidelines

This program is designed to assist Watsonville low and moderate-income renters affected by COVID-19 economic crisis with grant of $1500.

Watsonville Collects Donations For Agricultural Workers

Baby essentials and face masks are especially needed. Donations can be dropped off Wednesday and Thursday.

Hardworking Field Worker Keeps Us Fed: Watsonville Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Supermoon Over Watsonville Likely To Wash Out Eta Aquarid Meteors

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower associated with Halley’s Comet is likely to be a bust due to 2020’s final supermoon over Watsonville.

Supermoon Over Watsonville Likely To Wash Out Eta Aquarid Meteors

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower associated with Halley’s Comet is likely to be a bust due to 2020’s final supermoon over Watsonville.

Watsonville Emergency Assistance Program Guidelines For Small Businesses

This program is designed to assist Watsonville small businesses affected by the COVID-19 economic crisis with a grant up to $2000.

Santa Cruz County Food Bank Gets $157,000

Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County and others received donations from Central California Alliance for Health.

She 'Helps Everyone She Can': Watsonville Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Santa Cruz County Libraries Partner To Offer Online Program Series

The first program in the series, Crisis and Recovery, takes place 10 – 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 4.

Girl 'Keeps It Business Casual' For Zoom Class: Photo Of The Week

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch, and your work could be featured.

Watsonville Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making An Impact

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.

Watsonville Order Of The Health Officer Requiring Face Coverings

The County Health Officer has issued an order to wear face coverings when engaging with others in public, beginning April 24th at 11:59 pm.

Watsonville Community Development Block Grant For Coronavirus

The City of Watsonville has received additional CDBG funding to help communities deal with the impacts of COVID 19 and related shutdowns.

Watsonville McDonald’s To Give Free Meals To Front-Line Workers

McDonald’s is now giving out free meals every day to first responders and health care workers.

Santa Cruz County Holds Online Transit Corridor Alternatives Analysis

Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is holding an online open house for its Transit Corridor Alternatives Analysis.

Parks And Trails Are Open In Watsonville

To help safeguard our community, please observe CDC guidance on stopping the spread of germs if using these shared amenities.

Watsonville Parks And Trails Closed April 9 To 15

Our parks and trails are currently closed, per direction from the County Health Officer. Please click here for more information.

Coronavirus Business Resources In Watsonville

Under this program the SBA will pay the principal and interest of new 7(a) loans issued prior to September 27, 2020.

Watsonville Community Development Will Provide Remote Services

CDD will be accepting electronic copies of plans remotely by appointment, and plan review services will continue to be conducted by staff.

Watsonville Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Customers Know

We’re publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Watsonville businesses. Here’s how to get listed.

Watsonville Temporary Moratorium On Evictions Frequently Asked Questions

The ordinance is aimed at protecting tenants who are at risk of eviction due to financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Information Resources For Watsonville

To help assist the community in answering questions about the COVID-19 outbreak, the County of Santa Cruz has established a call center.

Adjourned Special City Council Meeting To March 23, 2020

The Watsonville City Council will be holding a continuation of the special meeting held Friday at 10 a.m. to discuss COVID-19

Watsonville Community Coronavirus Resources

To help assist the community in answering questions about the COVID-19 outbreak, the County of Santa Cruz has established a call center ...

Special City Council Meeting In Watsonville

The Watsonville City Council will be holding a special meeting Friday at 10 a.m. to discuss COVID-19.

Message From Watsonville Police Chief David Honda

In addition to the City and County websites, there is information available to the public at the 2-1-1 website: 211santacruzcounty.org.

Watsonville Shelter In Place

The Santa Cruz County Health Officer has issued a shelter-in-place order through April 7.

Watsonville List Of Essential Services During Shelter In Place

Most city facilities are closed to the public, however, the public may still contact certain city services remotely.