Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Watsonville

Start the year feeling stronger & more balanced with a look at local spots offering everything from energizing workouts to calming escapes.

Elevated Levels Of Heavy Metals Found In Elkhorn Slough Following Northern California Lithium Battery Facility Fire

The plant is one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities.

Environmental Concerns Still Loom Over Northern California Lithium Battery Facility Fire

Officials said the fire was largely out as of late Friday morning during a press conference, but it flared up significantly later.

Health coverage at low or no cost to you

Application period for Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health Care Program opens November

Kaiser Permanente MDs bring joy to new moms at Watsonville Hospital

A sewing team of 8 Kaiser Permanente Santa Cruz doctors created blankets and burp cloths for new moms at Watsonville Community Hospital

Apple Juice Recalled Over Arsenic Concerns

Martinelli’s juice is widely available at grocery stores including Whole Foods, Walmart and Costco.

Rabid Bat Exposes Pet To Deadly Virus In Monterey County

A rabid bat found in Monterey County exposed a pet to the virus, according to health officials.

Deadline nears for Kaiser Permanente low income health program

Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health Care Program provides comprehensive, affordable health care coverage for qualified low-income families

When the levee breaks: Kaiser Permanente aiding Pajaro flood victims

Community Bridges receives $104,000 in flood relief from Kaiser Permanente and KP Santa Cruz County employees to aid residents affected

Kaiser Permanente provides support in Monterey County

A Kaiser Permanente fund at the East Bay Community Foundation provides $450,000 in grants to 11 Monterey community-based organizations

Watsonville Charity Awarded $100K From Kaiser Permanente

The grant will benefit Jacob's Heart, which provides bilingual and culturally sensitive grief support to the families of sick children.

Hospital Safety Grades 2022: Watsonville Gets "C" Grade

The Leapfrog Group graded all of the state's hospitals based on more than 30 measures of patient safety. See how your local hospital did

COVID Vaccine Clinic Closing In Watsonville

The Old City Hall Vaccine Clinic is closing March 27.

Kaiser Permanente urges testing for colorectal cancer

On Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Kaiser Permanente urges testing for both men and woman starting at age 45 and sooner if family history

Watsonville Library, Senior Center Offer Free At-Home COVID Tests

People can pick up a free at-home tests while they last.

From Halsen To PVHCD: The Long History Of Watsonville Hospital

On the week that a bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Watsonville Community Hospital, learn more about how it got this point.

Judge Approves Sales Of Watsonville Hospital To PVHDP

A federal bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of Watsonville Community Hospital to the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District.

Pajaro Valley Health Care District Board Members Sought

The new board will manage medical care in the Pajaro Valley, and oversee the Watsonville Community Hospital. Applications are due March 4.

Ramsay Park Testing Center Moves To Watsonville

The OptumServe site at Ramsay Park will move to Westridge Drive in Watsonville.

Newsom Signs Bill Creating Pajaro Healthcare District

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill creating a new nonprofit healthcare district to manage the sale of Watsonville Community Hospital.

Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Approved By California Senate

The State Senate unanimously approved a bill establishing a nonprofit district to manage Watsonville Community Hospital.

Hospital Capacity In Watsonville Area: See The Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

Santa Cruz County Pledges $5.5M To Purchase Watsonville Hospital

The struggling hospital will now be managed by the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project, a healthcare district formed last year.

Watsonville Offers Assistance Ordering Free COVID-19 Tests

Residents with limited internet access can call the Watsonville Senior Center for help receiving free at-home tests.

Hospital Capacity In Watsonville Area: See The Latest

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

Watsonville Hospital: New Owner Could Be Chosen Soon

The hospital bled money for years as it provided critical services. Several entities expressed interest in buying the beleaguered hospital.

COVID19 safety goods part 0f $22M Kaiser Permanente donation

Santa Cruz County to receive part of $22M in COVID-19 safety supplies, PPE, wipes, sanitizers donated by Kaiser Permanente to SupplyBank.org

How To Get Free N95 Masks In Watsonville

Next week, Watsonville residents will be able to get up to three N95 masks for free. See where and when you can get yours.

Hospital Capacity In Watsonville Area: See The Latest

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Watsonville

Watsonville households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests. Here's how.

COVID Testing Site Opens At Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Here's how you can make an appointment. Registration is required.

How Close Are Watsonville Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

Dole Packaged Salads Recalled In Watsonville Amid Listeria Risk

The company expanded its voluntary recall of salads containing iceberg lettuce following a 2021 listeria outbreak that killed two people.

COVID-19 Tests In Watsonville: Find Home Tests, Appointments

Tests are in high demand as another surge of COVID-19 cases rakes the nation.

How Close Are Watsonville Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Watsonville Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Santa Cruz County.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Watsonville Area

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Watsonville

Boosters available in Watsonville help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Watsonville Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

COVID19 safety supplies donated by Kaiser Permanente, $22M

Kaiser Permanente donates $22M in COVID-19 critical safety supplies to underserved communities, masks, wipes, PPE thru SupplyBank.org

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.