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The festival runs through Aug. 2.
Income Inequality in Bay Area Exceeds National Levels, Research Institute Finds.
And the Watsonville Strawberry Festival is this weekend!
We love this quick and easy watermelon hack.
Save Our Shores is recruiting volunteers for the Sept. 19 event.
Residents are reminded to drink plenty of water and avoid too much sun exposure. Which day will be the worst?
If it were closer to 9.0-magnitude, that would be a problem for Bay Area, official said.
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Grab the kids, start the car, and here are some of the best going on around NorCal. Plus, what's new and worth a view at two zoos.
No one can predict when or where it will happen. Video of Napa's 6.1 quake from 2014 reminds all of us to make preparations now.
Bay Area therapist recommends telling your teen what you appreciate about them, and see if this doesn't change your family dynamic.
We are not alone?
Up to 10 librarians nationwide will be honored with "I Love My Librarian" awards, and nominations are now open. School librarians included!
The festival run through Sunday!
Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.
Come and learn where all our "stuff" comes from and where it goes when you're "done" using it!
Become a member of the volunteer task force!
The past five major earthquakes on Hayward Fault were about 140 years apart, and now we’re 147 years from that. Today's was 4.0-magnitude.
Completion Date for College Road Water Main: Tuesday, July 21st. Water Shut-off from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for residents in the area.
Thirty community health groups share more than $900,000 in grants from Kaiser Permanente.
These snap traps are not intended for outdoor use where wildlife or pets encounter them, officials said.
What will the weather be like in Watsonville for the rest of the week? We have your forecast.
Teachers, Students & Pesticides
Public Hearing Set for September 8, 2015, 6:30 p.m. at City of Watsonville Council Chambers.
Three great mixology recipes for those get-togethers on summer nights!
This recipe makes a lovely, summertime dessert! (P.S. It's easy.)
Wine Tasting Event at the Annieglass Studio
FREE activities! This Saturday, July 18th join us on a birds journey!
If you want to find out where the dirty water goes when it flows down the drain, shower and toilet, then this is where you find out!
Donate blood at selected blood drives and get one free ticket to any U.S. Cedar Fair theme park -- including in Santa Clara.
Deadline extended to August 8th for an incredible opportunity for a Santa Cruz County artist to assist with the revitalization of Downtown
The dish is tossed with a dressing made with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's delicious, Watsonville, and easy!
Shark Week is winding down and Patch has the top shark stories from across California, including recent sightings and useful tips.