Watsonville Mask Rules Latest: State Mandate Returns

What to know about the new mask mandate that took effect Wednesday in Watsonville and across California.

Coronavirus Cases Down Recently In Santa Cruz County: CDC

Santa Cruz County has "moderate" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.

Santa Cruz County Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial': CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz County Trader Joe’s Recalls Popular Chicken Products

Two Trader Joe’s chicken patty products sold at the stores in Santa Cruz County were recalled Wednesday.

Kaiser Permanente grants to County: mental health emphasized

Health grants totaling $1.87M from Kaiser Permanente to 10 groups for mental health programs, housing, food insecurity, and access to care.

Santa Cruz County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Santa Cruz County compares to the U.S.

Santa Cruz Co: Trader Joe’s Recalls Product With Salmonella Ties

Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks sold at Trader Joe’s in Santa Cruz County are the subject of the recall.

Santa Cruz County Offers Tips To Celebrate Halloween Safely

"We all need to do as much as we can to protect ourselves and those around us."

Flu Shots: Where To Find 2021 Clinics In Watsonville

Watsonville is entering its second flu season amid a global pandemic. Luckily, there are plenty of places in town to get a flu shot.

New Dashboard Details Watsonville Schools' COVID Testing Results

Low COVID-19 positivity rate at Santa Cruz County schools suggests mitigation measures have proven effective, officials say.

Back to School Mental Health

Tips for Talking to Youth About Suicide

Santa Cruz County Officials 'Hopeful' Amid Delta Surge

County health officials hope to see 70 percent of all residents vaccinated soon. Here's how close we are.

Watsonville COVID-19 Testing Options Expand Amid Delta Surge

Demand has exceeded capacity at the Ramsay Park testing site, the county said.

Watsonville Mass Vaccination Site To Temporarily Close

The closure will begin Sunday. Find out where else you can go in the meantime.

Hospital Capacity In Watsonville Area: Update

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

Watsonville Community Hospital Excels In 1 Area: Report

U.S. News didn't rank the hospital among the state's best, but recognized it for high performance in these specialties.

Grants from Kaiser Permanente Santa Cruz urge COVID19 vaccination

Santa Cruz Kaiser Permanente distributing part of $5M in community grants to enhance vaccine acceptance in some areas not getting shots

Watsonville Businesses To Reopen As County Moves Into Yellow Tier

Restrictions on local businesses will loosen Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.

Santa Cruz County Looks To Reopen More Businesses Next Week

SEE the latest Watsonville COVID-19 case count. The good news comes as the county reported no COVID-19 patients in local hospitals.

Santa Cruz County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Watsonville area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.

Santa Cruz County Hits Snag In Advancing To Yellow Tier

Find out when more Watsonville businesses may be able to reopen, if all goes well.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Watsonville Area

Here are updated numbers on hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Watsonville area compares to California and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Watsonville COVID Vaccine: Where To Get It, Who's Eligible

Learn how to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Santa Cruz County, now that more people than ever are eligible across California.

These Watsonville Businesses Can Open; County Now In Orange Tier

Restrictions will be further lessened Wednesday on Santa Cruz County establishments. See what changes are coming to Watsonville.

See Latest: Watsonville Area Coronavirus Cases, Vaccine

Here is how California is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Santa Cruz County Vets Can Get COVID-19 Vaccines At Area Clinics

Caregivers are also eligible. Learn how to schedule an appointment.

Watsonville Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held nearby within the next two weeks.

Santa Cruz Co. Health Officer Affirms Support For All 3 Vaccines

"The best vaccine is the one you can get the soonest," Bay Area health officers said in a joint statement.

Watsonville Case Count; See What's Open As County Enters Red Tier

From indoor dining to gyms, more businesses will be able to reopen Wednesday after Santa Cruz County left the most-strict purple tier.

How Close Are Watsonville Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Santa Cruz County as the pandemic wanes.

All Santa Cruz Co K-12 Teachers Will Be Offered Vaccine By Friday

Santa Cruz County is home to some 5,000 K-12 teachers and staff. Four local districts will have all elementary students on campus by April.

Salud para la Gente receives $100,000 Kaiser Permanente grant

Kaiser Permanente increasing access to health care in underserved communities with $1M in grants to 6 non-profits in County, including Salud

How Close Are Watsonville Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Santa Cruz County as the pandemic wanes.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Watsonville Area Nursing Homes

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Watsonville area.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Watsonville Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Watsonville.

How Close Are Watsonville Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here's how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

Watsonville Gets Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site

See who's currently eligible to get vaccinated and find out how to make an appointment.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Watsonville Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Watsonville.

Watsonville Area Hospital Capacity: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Santa Cruz County.