See Fireballs In Watsonville Amid Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak

The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Watsonville. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.

Man Gets Prison Time For Fatally Shooting Elephant Seal In Head

The elephant seal was found on the beach with a bullet hole in its head, prosecutors said. The man's motive is unclear.

Highway 1 Construction To Finish Early

Find out when you should be able to drive down the Big Sur coast again.

2 Dead After Car Found Underwater In Moss Landing

A dive team responded to the scene after receding tides revealed the car.

Watsonville Seeing Rise In Catalytic Converter Thefts

Police shared tips to help residents avoid falling victim to a catalytic converter theft. A dozen such thefts have been reported in 2021.

Calling Watsonville Home Cooks: Share Your Recipes With Patch

Your recipe could be featured as our next Reader Recipe of the Week. Sending a submission is easy as pie (pun intended).

UC Santa Cruz: Inaugural Hayden White Lecture To Explore The Afterlife Of Slavery With Author Saidiya Hartman

Award-winning literary scholar and cultural historian Saidiya Hartman will be the featured guest at the inaugural Hayden V. White Distin ...

Santa Cruz County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

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

UC Santa Cruz: Inaugural Hayden White Lecture To Explore The Afterlife Of Slavery With Author Saidiya Hartman

Award-winning literary scholar and cultural historian Saidiya Hartman will be the featured guest at the inaugural Hayden V. White Distin ...

Santa Cruz County Chamber Of Commerce: A New Downtown Is Coming - The Santa Cruz County Chamber Is Ready To Embrace It

The ability to navigate the never-ending cycle of change is a cornerstone of success for any organization or community. Change affects e ...

PVUSD Brings Back Students, Along With All Area Districts: Report

Class is back in session for Santa Cruz County's 10 school districts.

UC Santa Cruz: UCSC Climate Change Conference Focuses On Food Security Issues

The seventh annual Confronting Climate Change Conference at UC Santa Cruz will focus on Food Security in a Changing World, bringing toge ...

UC Santa Cruz: NASA Selects Two UCSC Scientists To Join Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter Mission

NASA has selected nine scientists to join the upcoming Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) mission, including two planetary scientists ...

Santa Cruz County Chamber Of Commerce: A New Downtown Is Coming

A New Downtown Is Coming The Santa Cruz County Chamber is Ready to Embrace It

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In Watsonville Area

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the Watsonville area. The pandemic continues to impact the U.S. blood supply.

UC Santa Cruz: UC Santa Cruz To Launch New Support Center To Advance The University's Innovation, Industry Engagement

UC Santa Cruz is launching a new support center to advance innovation, entrepreneurship and business engagement that will leverage the c ...

UC Santa Cruz: Proud Slugs Making A Difference Through Public Service

One is a Superior Court judge. The other runs the public art program for the City of Los Angeles. Still another is a defense attorney wh ...

UC Santa Cruz: Alumni Week 2021: Bringing The Festivities To You!

You've given up restaurants and family dinners. You’ve eschewed vacations and parties and maskless conversations.

UC Santa Cruz: Marco Rolandi Appointed Faculty Director Of UCSC Center For Innovation And Entrepreneurial Development

UC Santa Cruz has appointed Marco Rolandi, professor and chair of the department of electrical and computer engineering, to serve as fac ...

UC Santa Cruz: Erika Zavaleta Honored For Diversity Efforts By Ecological Society Of America

The Ecological Society of America (ESA) has chosen Erika Zavaleta, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UC Santa Cruz, to re ...

Deputies Trade Fire With Armed Soquel Man

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies were investigating a suspicious car late Tuesday night when the shooting occurred.

Elderly Watsonville Man Found Safe After Reported Missing

A watchful resident spotted the man, police said.

Pajaro Man Pleads No Contest To Sex Assault Of 3 Girls

He will be sentenced to 15 years behind bars, prosecutors announced Monday.

Watsonville Homeowners Face Property Tax Deadline Next Week

Residents can pay property taxes four different ways. Learn how to view your tax bill.

Watsonville Police Chief David Honda Retires After 30-Year Career

His last day as the city's top cop will come this summer.

UC Santa Cruz: Event To Focus On The Case For Black Reparations

In September 2020, California became the first state in the country to adopt a law that established a task force to study and develop pr ...

UC Santa Cruz: UCSC Awarded Three 2021 VOICE Grants From UC National Center For Free Speech

UC Santa Cruz has received three awards from the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement's Valuing Open and Inclusive Co ...

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.

UC Santa Cruz: Pioneering Plant Scientist Jean Langenheim Dies At 95

Jean Langenheim, an eminent plant ecologist and leading authority on amber and plant resins, died on Sunday, March 28, in Santa Cruz. Sh ...

UC Santa Cruz: Postdoctoral Fellowships Support Planetary Science Research

The Heising-Simons Foundation has awarded 51 Pegasi b Fellowships to Emily Martin and Melodie Kao to support their postdoctoral research ...

UC Santa Cruz: Seymour Center Plans For Physical Reopening As Virtual Programs Continue To Expand Their Reach

The UC Santa Cruz Seymour Marine Discovery Center's long-awaited reopening is finally on the horizon. As COVID-19 cases continue to decl ...

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

South County Homicide Investigation Launched By Sheriff's Office

The incident was reported late Tuesday in the Interlaken area. Santa Cruz County sheriff's detectives continue to investigate.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Announces Reopening Plans

Find out when you might be able to snag tickets for one of California's most renowned, beloved aquariums.

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.

University Of California, Santa Cruz: Teens Describe Their Gender And Sexuality In Diverse New Ways, But Some Are Being Left Behind

A growing number of young people are identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and many are challenging binaries in gender and sexual ...

City Of Watsonville: Riddle Rally

Calling all riddle fanatics ~ Watsonville Public Library presents an outdoor riddle activity.

Feds Investigating Fiery Watsonville Plane Crash

A small fire was sparked Sunday after the incident, but both pilot and passenger walked away safely. Federal officials are investigating.

Beloved Children's Author Beverly Cleary Dies At 104

Cleary said that as a librarian, children were always asking her for books about "kids like us. There weren't any. So she started writing.

Superintendent Of Schools Addresses New Social-Distance Guidance

Dr. Michelle Rodriguez penned a letter to families March 24 about in-person learning and coronavirus safety protocols.