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Watsonville welcomes Second Saturdays to Main Street July 12

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Watsonville welcomes Second Saturdays to Main Street July 12

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WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) -- A coalition of Santa Cruz County art groups are putting together a celebration of art and performance every month, calling it Watsonville Second Saturdays. The event will showcase local talent with galleries, performances, interactive activities as well as an open air Taiko workshop. The event taking place every second Saturday of each month until the end of the year. The first Second Saturday is happening on Jul…Read Article

What Makes Watsonville Community Hospital—and America—Great

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What Makes Watsonville Community Hospital—and America—Great

Thirty-three years ago, while my family was preparing for a birthday party, I decided to arrive early. My mother was shopping for a cake for my sister’s second birthday in our small hometown of Cuerámaro, Guanajuato, Mexico—a rural town of at the time just 12,000 people—when labor hit suddenly. There was no time to reach the nearest hospital, nearly an hour away. Instead, I was born in a tiny clinic not much bigger than a $1,000-a-month apartmen…Read Article

New park to open in South Santa Cruz County

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New park to open in South Santa Cruz County

The public is invited to an opening ceremony for Valle del Pájaro County Park, a new South County park in Watsonville. The County of Santa Cruz Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services, and Supervisor Felipe Hernandez, announced the opening that will take place July 11 at 10am at 188 Whiting Road. In 2023 the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved the acquisition of the new 38.5-acre park. Since then, the County Parks Depar…Read Article

Watsonville to launch bilingual $4-an-hour electric car-sharing pilot project to boost EV adoption

Last week, the Watsonville City Council approved a new two-year electric car-share pilot program with California-based organization Míocar. The new partnership will be a part of ¡Adelante Watsonville!, a project led by nonprofit Ecology Action, which aims to increase access to transportation and promote zero-emission options.Watsonville · Watsonville Read Article

Gerardo Manuel Barajas-Carreon | The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

Gerardo Manuel Barajas-Carreon died Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 40 years old. Gerardo was born on Sept. 3, 1984, in Watsonville to parents Gerardo A. Barajas and Martha O. Barajas. Mr. Barajas-Carreon was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran who enjoyed living life to the fullest. He loved to keep active, spending his free time surfing, scuba diving, skimboarding, playing tennis and golfing. He was a kind, adventurous and loving man who will be misse…Watsonville · Watsonville Read Article

Watsonville Community Hospital announces new radiology team

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Watsonville Hospital has recruited a team of radiologists led by Keith Kwok of the Manteca-based company Radiology Diagnostic Services Inc.Watsonville · Watsonville Read Article

Watsonville Planning Commission to consider exterior modifications of Porter Building

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The Porter Building in Watsonville could see some changes including new entrances, reconfigured parking and a new sculpture patio.Watsonville · Watsonville Read Article

Watsonville police lack manpower for proactive community policing, report says

A new report finds Watsonville Police Department is understaffed and recommends civilian employees handle minor issues, freeing officers for more proactive community engagement and patrol duties. The post Watsonville police lack manpower for proactive community policing, report says appeared first on Lookout Santa Cruz.Watsonville · Watsonville Read Article

Nerdville descends on Watsonville June 29 for annual Nerdville Comic Con

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WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Nerds of all stripes will be descending on the Central Coast this weekend for the 5th annual Nerdville Comic Con! It's happening Sunday, June 29 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Watsonville High School. Local vendors, game tournaments, celebrity panels and more will be featured. There will also be performances scheduled from the Watsonville Community Band and folklore dance group Angeles Danzantes. It promises to be …Watsonville · Watsonville Read Article

Ella’s at the Airport closes | The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

Ella’s at the Airport, a popular eatery at the Watsonville Municipal Airport, abruptly closed last week. A sign posted on their window reads, “Due to unexpected circumstances, we’ve made the difficult decision to close Ella’s at the Airport. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible team, who showed up every day with dedication, hard work and kindness. Their efforts helped make Ella’s a truly special place for everyone who walked…Watsonville · Watsonville Read Article

Community Mosaic Projects Move Forward | The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

Work continues on two outdoor community mosaic art projects that are part of an ongoing major upgrade for Ramsay Park thanks to the efforts unfolding at the Muzzio Mosaic Art Center in Watsonville. The City of Watsonville and Watsonville Wetlands Watch have joined forces with Community Arts & Empowerment and a crew of volunteers and interns, from high school students to seniors, in creating a 30-foot mosaic mural for the front of the Community C…Work · Watsonville Read Article