Monterey Bay Aquarium Reopening Next Month

Tickets will go on sale July 1 for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, beloved by lovers of sealife across California.

Watsonville To Allow Outdoor Dining, Shopping

City Manager Matt Huffaker made the call on Friday to establish a temporary permit for outdoor operations.

Watsonville Restaurants And Retail Businesses To Use Outdoor Areas For Outdoor Dining And Display Areas

"City allowing for restaurants and retail businesses to use outdoor areas for outdoor dining and display areas."

Watsonville Is Open For Business - Guidelines To Help You Open Safely

"We stand with you, and we’re working closely with the Governor’s Office and the County of Santa Cruz to help us all emerge stronger."

Santa Cruz County To Allow Outdoor Dining, Shopping

Businesses in unincorporated areas may serve customers in adjacent parking spots, the county announced.

Watsonville Company Makes 2020 Fortune 500 List

The annual Fortune 500 list ranks the top revenue-generating companies in the United States.

Fortune 500: Santa Cruz County Company Makes 2020 List

The annual Fortune 500 list ranks the top revenue-generating companies in the United States.

Here's The Latest On Reopening Santa Cruz County Businesses

Santa Cruz County shares which businesses are open and closed amid the stay-at-home order.

2 Arrests In Watsonville Commercial Burglary, Police Say

Surveillance footage showed a man squeezing through a window and stealing cash.

Watsonville Launches Small Business Grant Program

Watsonville businesses may be eligible for a grant of up to $2,000, the city announced.

Watsonville Businesses Open: Map

The city presents a map to help residents see what's open.

Watsonville Local Business Guide: What’s Open Or Closed In Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Layoffs Imminent For Hundreds At Watsonville Berry Company

The company confirmed plans to fold at the end of the month, The Pajaronian reported.

Disposable Cup Fee On Hold Amid Health Concerns

Watsonville has waived the 10-cent disposable cup fee due to concerns about the role reusable cups could play in spreading coronavirus.

Local Nonprofit Recognized For Readying Youth For Tech Careers

Watsonville-based Digital NEST wants to show Silicon Valley that there is an untapped pool of talent in "forgotten" communities.

Cycle Studio Opens In Watsonville Hangar

Ritual Ride Studio, which claims to be the first indoor cycling studio in the county, is hosting a grand opening event on Jan. 25.

Watsonville Company Among Most Admired In 2020: Fortune

See which Watsonville company topped Fortune’s list in 2020.

Largest US Mushroom Grower Settles Pollution Lawsuit: Watsonville

Monterey Mushrooms released hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater from its holding ponds into waterways, according to the lawsuit.

Hemp Drying In Watsonville: Treasure8 Launches Subsidiary

Treasure8​, which offers food dehydration technologies, announced Tuesday it has officially launched its HEMP8 subsidiary in Watsonville.

Widespread Veggie Recall Impacts Grocers, Consumers: California

Salinas-based Mann Packing Co., Inc. announced the voluntary recall of more than 140 vegetable products over listeria concerns.

Federal Funds Open Up For Pajaro Valley Hemp Growers

Funding in the form of farm loans and insurance for growers becomes available under the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program.

Driscoll's Joins AgWater Challenge: Watsonville

The company's participation "sends an important signal that smart water management is increasingly a business imperative."

Crop Production Rises 17 Percent In Santa Cruz County

The County's overall 2018 crop value of $683,012,000 represents a $101,812,000 million increase over 2017.

Applied Motion Products Announces Plans To Leave Watsonville

Applied Motion Products​ currently operates out of two buildings on Westridge Drive in Watsonville.

Cardboard Makes A Comeback In Watsonville Strawberry Industry

The packaging decision will ultimately lie with consumers and whether they are willing to pay higher prices for berries sold in cardboard.

Santa Cruz Co. Rite Aids Raise Age For Tobacco-Buying

Drug store giants Walgreens and Rite Aid are increasing the minimum age you have to be to buy tobacco.

Watsonville Breweries Serving Suds To Benefit Fire Victims

The money generated from the sales of Resilience Butte County Proud IPA will go to helping those who lost so much during the Camp Fire.

Cannabis Company Fined By CAL/ OSHA For Explosion In Santa Cruz

Authorities said the worker was badly burned in a June explosion.

Thanksgiving Grocery Stores: Open And Closed — Sprouts, Safeway

If you forgot to buy gravy again, don't fret. Here are the stores open on Thanksgiving.

Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf Bans Plastic Straws

Seventeen wharf restaurants and fish markets will participate in the effort to limit plastic use.

Temporary Flower Sales Deadline Approaching In Watsonville

The City of Watsonville has an approaching deadline for the sale of temporary flowers.

List Of Retailers Closing Stores In 2018

Many California stores closed in 2017 and a number of major retailers in the country have announced plans to close store locations in 2018.

5 New Businesses Open in Watsonville

Watsonville welcomes 5 new businesses to their local commerce community.

Mi Pueblo Merger Creates Largest Hispanic Supermarket Chain In U.S.

South Bay-based Mi Pueblo will join forces with Cardenas Markets​ of Southern California.

What Are The Best Fried Chicken Joints In Watsonville? (P.S. Happy Belated 'Fried Chicken Day')

Here are Yelp reviewers' area restaurants with top-rated, fried chicken dishes.

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New Counter Hours for One Stop Permit Center

Starting May 1, the counter will be open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and will close from 12:00-1:30 p.m. daily for lunch.

JCPenney Closures Announced, Some Calif. Stores Included: Full List

The company says that some 5,000 employees will be affected by the closures.

Bay Area Reports Steady To Strong 'Black Friday' Sales

And today is "Small Business Saturday." So if shopping or dining out today, remember to support local Watsonville establishments!

Hold Your Hat: Factory Sale Coming Up At Local American Hat Makers

Anyone on your holiday gift list need one-of-a-kind gift? Or you, perhaps? Everything will be half-off Dec. 3 at the Watsonville studio.