What to know about the new mask mandate that took effect Wednesday in Watsonville and across California.
Santa Cruz County has "moderate" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.
The rate of new cases has increased recently in Santa Cruz County.
Two Trader Joe’s chicken patty products sold at the stores in Santa Cruz County were recalled Wednesday.
Health grants totaling $1.87M from Kaiser Permanente to 10 groups for mental health programs, housing, food insecurity, and access to care.
The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Santa Cruz County compares to the U.S.
Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks sold at Trader Joe’s in Santa Cruz County are the subject of the recall.
"We all need to do as much as we can to protect ourselves and those around us."
Watsonville is entering its second flu season amid a global pandemic. Luckily, there are plenty of places in town to get a flu shot.
Low COVID-19 positivity rate at Santa Cruz County schools suggests mitigation measures have proven effective, officials say.
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County health officials hope to see 70 percent of all residents vaccinated soon. Here's how close we are.
Demand has exceeded capacity at the Ramsay Park testing site, the county said.
The closure will begin Sunday. Find out where else you can go in the meantime.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County and across CA.
U.S. News didn't rank the hospital among the state's best, but recognized it for high performance in these specialties.
Santa Cruz Kaiser Permanente distributing part of $5M in community grants to enhance vaccine acceptance in some areas not getting shots
Restrictions on local businesses will loosen Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.
SEE the latest Watsonville COVID-19 case count. The good news comes as the county reported no COVID-19 patients in local hospitals.
This is how the Watsonville area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.
Find out when more Watsonville businesses may be able to reopen, if all goes well.
Here are updated numbers on hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County.
This is how the Watsonville area compares to California and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.
Learn how to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Santa Cruz County, now that more people than ever are eligible across California.
Restrictions will be further lessened Wednesday on Santa Cruz County establishments. See what changes are coming to Watsonville.
Here is how California is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.
Caregivers are also eligible. Learn how to schedule an appointment.
Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held nearby within the next two weeks.
"The best vaccine is the one you can get the soonest," Bay Area health officers said in a joint statement.
From indoor dining to gyms, more businesses will be able to reopen Wednesday after Santa Cruz County left the most-strict purple tier.
New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Santa Cruz County as the pandemic wanes.
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.
Kaiser Permanente increasing access to health care in underserved communities with $1M in grants to 6 non-profits in County, including Salud
The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Watsonville area.
The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Watsonville.
Here's how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Santa Cruz County and across CA.
See who's currently eligible to get vaccinated and find out how to make an appointment.
New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Santa Cruz County.