A 92-foot yacht sank near Monterey Bay, the Coast Guard said. Its occupants were brought back to land, uninjured.
Here are the latest local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Watsonville.
A specimen collection site for Santa Cruz County residents with symptoms of the coronavirus is expected to open late next week.
The first program in the series, Crisis and Recovery, takes place 10 – 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 4.
Watsonville first introduced the programs during the Great Recession. Also: The airport will receive federal coronavirus relief funding.
The Watsonville site could open as soon as Monday to serve residents of Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.
There were no injuries and no other homes were damaged, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.
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The program would also allow City of Watsonville workers to take voluntary time off, council records show.
The County Health Officer has issued an order to wear face coverings when engaging with others in public, beginning April 24th at 11:59 pm.
The City of Watsonville has received additional CDBG funding to help communities deal with the impacts of COVID 19 and related shutdowns.
The victim, 29, was sitting in a parked car with a four-year-old. The child was uninjured.
Two men were injured in an East Bay crash involving a trailer containing 6,500 gallons of flammable ethanol. Hazmat crews were called.
McDonald’s is now giving out free meals every day to first responders and health care workers.
The city presents a map to help residents see what's open.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced it is extending driver licenses expiring during the coronavirus pandemic.
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is holding an online open house for its Transit Corridor Alternatives Analysis.
To help safeguard our community, please observe CDC guidance on stopping the spread of germs if using these shared amenities.
Patch has launched a new feature to help readers stay on top of local news related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
A grandfather in his 60s became the second Santa Cruz County resident to die from COVID-19 Tuesday, health officials said.
The state insurance commissioner has ordered the return of March, April and May premiums, so long as the shelter-in-place order continues.
Rebeca’s Bakery in Watsonville is asking for the public’s help in squashing a rumor that went viral!
Our parks and trails are currently closed, per direction from the County Health Officer. Please click here for more information.
Kaiser Permanente "video visits" bring the doctor to Santa Cruz County patients sheltering at home; telehealth is simple and convenient
The scammer says a sergeant wants to discuss "confidential legal matters," police said.
Under this program the SBA will pay the principal and interest of new 7(a) loans issued prior to September 27, 2020.
A man trying to solicit paid sex had a gun drawn on him after telling a woman that he would not pay the price they agreed on, police said.
We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.
CDD will be accepting electronic copies of plans remotely by appointment, and plan review services will continue to be conducted by staff.
A local body and skin care company started to produce hand sanitizer amid the outbreak. Thieves stole $12,000 in equipment
Local government officials and nonprofits are joining forces to ensure homeless residents are cared for amid the outbreak.
We’re publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Watsonville businesses. Here’s how to get listed.
The driver and his passenger were found sleeping, come daybreak, the California Highway Patrol said.
Nurses are calling for stronger personal protective equipment standards and to protest staff cancellations.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office deputies found two stolen cars within a 30-minute period Thursday night.