Tag: watsonville
Watsonville Hospital facing closure as staff urges financial improvements
Watsonville Community Hospital may close in the next six to 12 months if it does not improve its financial situation.
That was the message from...
Watsonville City Council limits Flock cameras
After months of public debate, the Watsonville City Council has decided to deactivate and remove 17 Flock cameras, reducing the number of cameras in...
County Fair sees 11% growth in attendance numbers
More than 55,000 people attended the Santa Cruz County Fair this year, an 11% jump from last year.
The number includes paid attendance from the...
El Niño winter could bring heavy rain and flooding
Meteorologists are predicting a wet El Niño winter this year, with above-normal ocean temperatures potentially bringing heavy rain and flooding.
“We are in a very...
Watsonville Poet Laureate earns major award
Watsonville Poet Laureate Victoria Bañales recently earned a Best Poetry Book Award from the International Latino Book Awards (ILBA) for her latest book, The...
Watsonville names new public art coordinator
Watsonville has named Sandy Takashima Shaw as its new public art coordinator.
In a press release, city officials said Shaw brings more than 20 years...
From Our Archives: Older wheels
Pete Zar shows off his 1928 Chrysler on March 5, 1956 in Watsonville.
Santa Cruz County Fair opens: Quilts, piglets and Dahlias — oh...
The Santa Cruz County Fair kicked off Wednesday, welcoming visitors to a vibrant world of “Apple Pies and Starry Skies.”
A crowd of more than...
Baking up fun: Santa Cruz County Fair starts Wednesday
A giant apple pie made of fabric sits near the entrance of JJ Crosetti Hall at the 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair. The work represents...
ARTS & CULTURE
Young artists needed for holiday lights display
Young artists in Santa Cruz County have a chance to see their artwork come to life in lights this holiday season.
The Santa Cruz County...
