Your Chicken Purchases At New Leaf Markets In Santa Cruz Co. Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank

Nearby stores in Capitola, Santa Cruz, Felton and Boulder Creek are participating in the holiday food drive.

Businesses in Santa Cruz Listed Among Biggest Tax-Dodgers in California

The California State Board of Equalization says these taxpayers are among the 500 that owe the state more than $445 million in taxes.

Spirit Halloween Store in Nearby Capitola Opening Soon

The popular Halloween costume purveyor is also helping make hospitals less scary for kids and their families.

Defunct Watsonville Strawberry Farm, President Ordered To Pay $2.4 Million For Labor Violations

Fernandez Farms operators had workers lie and pay improper kickbacks and rent, U.S. Labor Department officials said. [Breaking]

Fill 'Er Up! Abundant Supplies Lead To Cheaper Gas Prices In Watsonville, Statewide

Click here to see the price finder for the lowest per-gallon prices near you!

New Leaf Community Markets Signs Lease for New Store in Aptos Village

New Leaf has signed a lease for a new store in the revamped Aptos Village Project, a Barry Swenson Builder development.

Major Health Code Violations: Watsonville Area Restaurants and Businesses Respond

Horrified to see their businesses’ names on a list for major code violations - owners and managers give their side of the story.

Major Health Code Violations at 3 Watsonville Restaurants

The county has issued major violations to 19 restaurants in 2016, including 3 in Watsonville. How to check a restaurant’s inspection record

Gas Prices Down 30 Cents In Past Month Around Watsonville, Bay Area

And they may stay down through spring, analysts say. Click here to see our low-price finder!

Private Gun Sales Banned on Facebook and Instagram

The company announced the updated policy last week.

10 Businesses Patch Readers Want to See in Watsonville

We asked. You answered. Find out which businesses your neighbors would love to see open in Watsonville.

Congratulations Bay Area! Priceless!

A new report says the lowest credit card debts in the nation are owned by Bay Area residents having high-tech firms near or in their towns.

Under 21? Soon You Won't Be Able To Buy Smokes At Some County Stores

Santa Clara says it's the first county in California to pass an ordinance raising the tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21.

New Shopping Cart Requirement for Businesses

The new shopping cart requirement for businesses went into effect on December 17th.

Watsonville Drivers Paying Lower Gas Prices This Holiday Season

The average price in California is down 29 cents from a year ago, according to AAA Northern California officials.

Martinelli's Launches Nationwide Recall

The FDA announced that Watsonville-based Martinelli's recalled sparkling ciders and grape drinks. Check the dates of the recalled bottles.

Report: Calif. Businesses Booming, Unemployment to Drop

Economists noted that most areas of the state have recovered the jobs that were lost during the recession, leading to a demand for workers.

Forbes 400: California Dominates List of Billionaires

The 2015 list has just been released. Silicon Valley Tech Titans populate the top, but other industries created super wealth.

Latest Facebook Privacy Hoaxes Aren't True -- Or New

Don’t fall for either of these.

Whole Foods Slashing 1,500 Jobs While Opening New Stores

The company says it will use the savings to lower prices and enhance technology in existing stores.

Hundreds of Seasonal and Part-Time Jobs Listed in California

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

'The Force' and Disney Magic are About to Collide

Disneyland will celebrate the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” beginning in November.

Bay Area Consumer Prices On the Rise

It costs less to gas-up your car, and more to heat your home. A steep rise in housing prices also contributed to the increase.

Uber Loses Arbitration Bid, Must Fight Drivers in Court

A San Francisco judge ruled the ride-sharing company's contract with drivers contradicts itself making its arbitration clause unenforceable.

Which California Cities Have Fared Best and Worst Since the Recession?

One Southern California city has fared worse than every other major city in the nation while a Northern California city is thriving.

Hundreds of New Jobs Listings in California Over the Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

UPS Hiring Nearly 100,000 Workers For Holidays: Here's Where

Find thousands of jobs posted daily.

AT&T Offers $250K Reward For Arrest of Fiber Optic Cable Vandals

The FBI is also seeking information on the case. This sort of vandalism has not been seen in the rest of the country.

Job Openings Hit Record High: Here Are Thousands Of Them

California job-seekers rejoice. Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.

AAA Releases Forecast of Autumn Gas Prices

Gas prices have dropped over the past month.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

Force Friday: New Star Wars Toys Debut

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' debuts in December, but merchandise for the film goes on sale Sept. 4. Will you be standing in line?

Uber Faces Class Action Lawsuit From Drivers

The lawsuit will establish whether the drivers are independent contractors or employees.

PG&E Warns Customers of Scams

They come at you by phone and email-- fraudsters trying to separate you from your hard-earned money. Even non-customers are targeted.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

Donate $2 At Habit To Childhood Hunger Fund And Get Free Burger Coupon

Campaign by the burger chain and "No Kid Hungry" runs through Sept. 30. The nearest locale is on Camino Arroyo in Gilroy!

British Airways To Fly Non-Stop Flight Between London, San Jose

The new service begins in May.

Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recall: Early Spoilage Possible

More than 2 million pounds may have inaccurate "Best When Used By" dates.

We Were Misled By the Gecko? Say It Ain't So!

Geico agrees to pay $6 million to settle alleged misleading business practices in California.

California May Bear Brunt of Chinese Market Crash

Because California is part of the Pacific Rim, one economic expert thinks Monday's crash may be felt here more than any other states.