73 F
Watsonville
January 18, 2026

Hernandez honored by bicycle group

Santa Cruz-based Bike Santa Cruz County has awarded Watsonville City Councilman Felipe Hernandez its annual Wheelie Award, which honors recipients for advocacy in biking efforts.

Kelly’s Books: one year in new location

Kelly's Books owner Kelly Pleskunas said she has slowly been rebuilding her customer base since she reopened one year ago in the Watsonville Square Shopping Center, just doors away from Nob Hill grocery store.

Raiders defense fared well in first game under Pagano

The Raiders had a season-high five sacks, recorded their first interception of the season and limited Denver to 5 for 14 on third down as new play-caller John Pagano's goal to simplify the defense after taking over from Ken Norton Jr. showed signs of paying dividends.

Community briefs, Dec. 2: Multicultural Celebration lineup set

Community briefs, Dec. 2, 2017

Community briefs, Nov. 30: Author to sign copies of new book

Community briefs, Nov. 30, 2017

Watsonville Annual Holiday Factory Sale

Each year Watsonville's business community holds a factory sale, which is held on Saturday, December 2nd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are great deals on the many products grown, manufactured or produced right here in Watsonville. 

Couple asks for decorations to be returned

In the wake of last year’s rains that battered the Santa Cruz Mountains, Stephanie and Dave Casper of Aptos were eager to bring a bit of light to their community this holiday season. Unfortunately, someone chose to intervene.

A.J. Gonzalez case moved to February

The case of an accused child killer was postponed in Superior Court in Santa Cruz Tuesday morning.

Watsonville forms tie with Mexican city

While the majority of Watsonville's population is either from Mexico or has ties to it, the city did not, until Tuesday, have a sister city relationship within the country.

PHOTO: Tree crashes through power lines on Paradise Road

A crew from Pacific Gas and Electric work on replacing power lines where a toppling tree wiped out three power poles and power lines Monday morning at 1:40 a.m. on Paradise Road in Prunedale during heavy rains and winds.
7,695FansLike
4,949FollowersFollow
2,895FollowersFollow

New leadership, shared priorities: Investing in the future of public safety

As we begin a new year, I want to reflect on the direction of public safety in Watsonville and the leadership helping guide that...