Exploring directions for Watsonville’s homeless population
A special joint council meeting Saturday brought together Watsonville City Council, City Manager Rene Mendez, other city and county leaders and the public for a discussion of the swelling homeless problem.
In 2023, compared to 2022, homelessness overall rose by 15% in Watsonville while there...
Large PG&E outage hits Watsonville
Pacific Gas and Electric estimates around 1,524 people lost power in Watsonville Friday afternoon.
Eclipse to occur Saturday morning
If you notice the sunlight dimming Saturday well before sunrise, around 8:05am, it’s an eclipse that will be visible throughout the state, including the Monterey Bay Area.
The Space Science Institute says the moon will pass between the sun and earth, causing an “annular solar...
County approves building rules around Watsonville airport
SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday updated the county’s rules for development around Watsonville Municipal Airport, a set of regulations that now align with those of the state.
The Airport Combining Zone District plan creates six safety zones for the...
Local artist seeks new home for community safety mural
In late July of 2019, a large, four-panel mural by Peter Bartczak of Clown Bank Studios was hoisted up onto the side of the old Watsonville City Hall.
The mural depicted a family of ducks, carefully crossing a street in a crosswalk in front of...
Ex-Driscoll’s exec sentenced to 2 years in prison for embezzlement
SAN JOSE—A former executive at an international Watsonville berry giant was sentenced Thursday to more than two years in federal prison for embezzlement, United States Attorney David Anderson announced.
Marc Marier, 42, was sentenced to 29 months in prison and ordered to pay more than...
Taylor’s Alley murals restored
WATSONVILLE—Seven murals that line the historic Taylor’s Alley, a pedestrian conduit between Main and Union streets in downtown Watsonville, have been given new life thanks to the efforts of local volunteers.
Judy Gittelsohn, owner of nearby Studio Judy G, and her sales director Emily Reynolds...
Couple on sun-powered journey stop in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE—With hundreds of miles behind them and thousands still ahead, bicyclists Claire and Will Stedden of Fort Bragg have been relying on a huge and free energy source to help fuel their journey—the sun.
After grabbing lunch at Taqueria La Fuente in Watsonville Tuesday, they...
Covid relief bill stalls as Trump demands more
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congress on Monday approved a $900 billion, 5,000-page federal package that could be a boon to California, which like all other states is struggling under the weight of an economy wracked by the Covid-19 pandemic.
If signed by President Donald Trump, it will provides...
City Council to consider utility rate increases
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday will consider a series of utility rate increases over the next five years to fund infrastructure upgrades they...
