Santa Cruz Co. Park To Share In Nearly $1 Million in Improvements

The Soquel Creek Acquisition project will get $243,608 to acquire about 1.1 acres of riparian habitat.

Coast Guard Rescues Monterey Co. Divers In Distress Saturday

The divers were near Lovers Point when they drifted about half a mile from their boat, Coast Guard officials said.

Free Hats Available During Watsonville Skin Cancer Awareness Event

American Hat Makers want to help raise awareness about deadly skin cancer.

Landslide Covers Highway 1 In 40 Feet Of Dirt: Caltrans

There is no estimate for when Highway 1 will reopen in the area.

Watsonville's Most Adorable Firefighter: Photo Of The Week

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

Snow Report For Santa Cruz Co. Residents Headed To Tahoe: May 3

Forecasters say temperatures in the mountains will likely drop by the end of the week.

New Leaf Community Markets Donates $5,000 Grant to Teen Kitchen Project

Teen Kitchen Project delivers its 70,000th meal to local individuals or families in crisis due to a life-threatening illness like cancer.

Massive Power Outage Affecting More Than 4,000 Monterey Co. Residents

BREAKING: Crews will be assessing the cause of the outage.

City Hosts Watsonville Earth Day

Watsonville will be celebrating Earth Day and the Day of the Child Festival on Apr. 23, all events are open to the public.

Santa Cruz Parks Seeks Public Input on Upcoming Developments

The Parks Department is soliciting public feedback through an online survey and a series of upcoming public meetings.

Wheels Car Show @Watsonville Municipal Airport

Not too late to register your car or truck for this car show! Registration is FREE and so is admission.

Power Outages: 46K Bay Area Customers Lose Service

BREAKING: Some parts of Santa Cruz County still without power.

Volunteers for Seal-Pupping Season Needed at Marine Mammal Center

Drivers needed to transport mammal patients from Moss Landing to Marin County.

What's On Tap This Week In Watsonville, Nearby

Among things to do: Find your zen; celebrate National Beer Day; Lenten fish fry; Arboretum plant sale; Easter fun; pasta feed fundraiser.

Pinto Lake To Be Treated For Blue-Green Algae

The bacteria dominate the lake's ecosystem and can cause health effects in humans, city officials said.

Missing California Cat Ends Up In Canada

BooBoo, who was missing for four years and presumed dead, suddenly showed up in a Canadian shelter. Her owners want to bring her home.

Pinto Lake Alum Treatment Begins April 3

The treatment is part of a State Water Resources Control Board Non-Point Source Pollution grant to address the problematic algal blooms.

Two Earthquakes Rattle Monterey County

BREAKING: The temblors were reported Tuesday morning.

Community Rallies For Family Of Girl Shot, Killed By Watsonville Dad

Friends of the girl’s family hope to raise money to pay for funeral services.

Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge Demolition Complete

The bridge was closed in February after a mudslide.

Annual Cesar E. Chavez Community Awards Approaching

The event is on March 23 at 6-8 pm. Seven community members will be recognized their dedicated community work and activism.

Two Earthquakes Strike Just Outside Monterey County

BREAKING: One of the two temblors was a magnitude 3.7 quake.

Pajaro Valley Shelter Services Announces Fundraiser

Pajaro Valley Shelter Services will present the 33rd Annual Mother’s Day Run/Walk for Shelter Fundraiser on Sunday, May 14 in Watsonville.

Reward Offered For Information About Abandoned Horse

The horse was found on the loose unincorporated Monterey County.

Suffer Storm Damage at Your Watsonville Residence of Business? If So, County Wants Your Help

Easy online survey could aid the area in relief funding for locals to rebuild, Santa Cruz County officials said.

Emergency Crews Respond to Flooding Creek Near Watsonville

BREAKING: A swollen creek is flooding agricultural fields at the edge of Santa Cruz County.

Flash Flood Warning Issued For Parts of Monterey County: NWS

BREAKING: The warning was issued for the Soberanes Burn Area, officials said.

Large Power Outage Affecting Hundreds Near Watsonville

BREAKING: The outage started at about 5 a.m.

$3,000 Rebate For Watsonville Residents

Register by Feb. 27 for the Brace + Bolt program, to retrofit your home's foundation for earthquakes.

Large Power Outage Affecting Thousands in Watsonville

BREAKING: The outage started at about 6 a.m.

New Leaf Community Markets Donates Over 2 Tons of Smart Chicken® to Food Bank

Plus funds for 52,297 meals for local families in need.

Watsonville Accepts Nominations for Cesar E. Chavez Community Awards

Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, February 22 with the Watsonville Parks and Community Services Department.

Freedom Boulevard Construction to Resume in Watsonville

City officials say construction will likely take about three weeks.

2 Large Power Outages Affecting Hundreds of Residents Near Watsonville

BREAKING: The first outage started at 4 a.m.

Watsonville Enforces Red Curb Parking for Public Safety

Watsonville advises residents that full enforcement has begun on red curb parking and is enforced 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

This Weekend In NorCal: Hometown Parades & Light Festivals; Christmas Concerts; Holiday Markets

Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.

What's On Tap for Watsonville's Freedom Boulevard Reconstruction Project

Phase one begins Monday. Expect delays!

Start a GoFundMe Campaign This Month, and You Could Win $10K for Your Cause or Charity

The #GoBeyondGiving contest runs through Dec. 9. Know a worthy project or person in need, Watsonville?

If You'll Need A Supportive Buddy After Election, County Animal Shelter Has Many BFFs, Price Deals

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter will offer half-price specials on Wednesday, Nov. 9 on adoption fees, pet vaccines, services.

New Leaf's 10th Annual Smart Giving Program for Food Bank Underway

Customer Purchases of Smart Chicken® through Nov 30 directly support Second Harvest