Santa Cruz Count institutes a shelter in place order to help prevent spread of coronavirus.
There is no higher priority for the City of Watsonville than protecting the health and safety of our community.
Officers have investigated reports of price gouging. Price gouging during a state of emergency is not only illegal but also immoral.
Length of this temporary closure will be reassessed next week, based on regional COVID-19 activity and guidance from County Health and CDC.
Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency to close all public Santa Cruz County schools for the week of March 16-20.
While the Main Street and Freedom Boulevard libraries remain open for now, their programs have also been canceled until April 6.
When this happens, the facility that processes Watsonville’s recycling has to bury it in their landfill, and charges us additional fees.
The most powerful things you can do for community is to participate in Census. Starting on March 12, 2020, you can respond to Census online.
"Scoop on Public Works & Utilities is a monthly newsletter from our Public Works Department. Read ahead to learn more about our utilities."
The 20-year-old was arrested for stealing cases of beer and flowers after Watsonville police tracked down his getaway car, officials said.
Hundreds have signed a petition to ask the city and state to prioritize repairs of worn down or unsafe roads, The Pajaronian reported.
Watsonville Fire Capt. Danny Lucas was in a medically induced coma for five days and used 24 units of blood during his 41-day hospital stay.
The population has doubled since 2000, but residents use less water now, the county said.
Watsonville Family YMCA will offer fitness assessments, arts and crafts, demo classes and more at the event. Enrollment will be discounted.
Kabwasa, 21, shows love for the culture and hardworking people of his hometown in newly released EP "Watsonville."
Santa Cruz nonprofit Diversity Center aims to give LGBTQ+ youth a safe place to ask questions and learn how to keep their bodies safe.
Nonprofit Raley's Food for Families raised a record $2.1 million total this year from customers, vendors and staff.
RegeneracÃon-Pajaro Valley Climate Action is asking farmers to share whether climate change has impacted crops, The Pajaronian reported.
"We didn't expect him until January 7th," the baby's mom said. "He's beautiful and we feel very blessed."
Watsonville Fire Department Captain Danny Lucas got a surprise homecoming.
Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance will open its new office at 411 East Lake Avenue to support children and families.
Photos and video of the dramatic rescue operation were released by officials with the Marine Life Studies team.
The City of Watsonville asks people to keep the storm drains, most of which lead to the sloughs, clear this rainy season.
New sewer infrastructure will be installed over the next few days, weather permitting, and the roads will be repaved after that.
Join us today, December 3rd at 3 pm at City Hall for a ribbon cutting of the moveable murals project.
The Muzzio Park playground equipment was irreparably damaged after vandals placed wooden pallets under the playground and set them ablaze.
Progress continues on the Roache Road Sewer Replacement Project
Your guide to Christmas concerts, Nutcrackers, Hanukkah menorah lightings, Santa breakfasts, ice rinks & other events throughout the region.
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Volunteers serve the interests of children in the Juvenile Dependency Care System.
The Green Valley Road Slide Repair Project began in January of this year and was just recently completed on October 28, 2019.
The preliminary magnitude was 4.0, since downgraded to 3.9.
Full road closure scheduled from Saturday 10/26 to Thursday, 10/31.
Activists and local government officials across Monterey County have banded together to fight a proposed desalination plant.
The earthquake was reported near Pinnacles National Park at 7:54 a.m. Thursday is the 30-year anniversary of the infamous Loma Prieta quake.
The earthquake was reported in the South Bay at 12:42 p.m. Thursday marks the 30-year anniversary of the infamous Loma Prieta quake.
Installation of green bike lanes will begin on Monday, October 14th.
​In Monterey County, the percentage of black people who are homeless is more than seven times higher than the county’s black population.
Community members and families will come together to create art and follow a tradition.
Find Day of the Dead and fall fests, costume parades, trick-or-treat carnivals and haunted houses in your town and nearby.