Installation of Green Bike Lanes

Green bike lanes will be installed beginning Monday 10/14 and continue through 10/18. And on what streets will they be installed?......

Installation of green bike lanes will begin on Monday, October 14th and installation will continue through October 18th. Expect delays during this time. The streets impacted will be as follows:

• Bridge St. from Hushbeck Ave. to E. Lake Ave.
• Beach St. from Wa...

Local Risk & Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting

We invite you to attend the next meeting regarding the development of our Local Risk and Hazard Mitigation Plan to prepare for natural disasters.

October 14th, 2019 10 am - 12 pm

We invite you to attend the next meeting regarding the development of our Local Risk and Hazard Mitigation Plan to prepare for natural disasters.

October 14th, 2019  10 am - 12  pm

Topics that we will discuss:

What is a Local Risk and Hazar...

10/13/19 - Update on S. Green Valley Road Street & Sidewalk Improvements Project

Granite Construction will be performing street and sidewalk improvements on S. Green Valley Road between Carey Avenue & Struve Slough

During working hours, traffic may be limited to single lanes in either direction, foot traffic will be limited to one side of the roadway for the duration of this project. At all times, emergency access will be maintained and we will attempt to accommodat...

Watsonville PD Officers raise $3,500 for local kids with cancer

They raised $3,500 for local kids with cancer.

Wow, our officers truly amaze us every day! 

They raised $3,500 for local kids with cancer. The Watsonville Police Officers’ Association presented a check to Jacob’s Heart during their annual Kidrageous Carnival at the city plaza this past weekend...

Watsonville Police Officers grow beards to help children with cancer

The department suspended its “facial hair” policy for its annual fundraiser

For the fourth year in a row, dozens of Watsonville Police Officers are growing out their beards to support local children with cancer.

The department suspended its “facial hair” policy for its annual fundraiser to raise awareness about pediatric...

Familia de la Costa Central cae víctima de secuestradores virtuales

Una familia de la Costa Central vivió una verdadera pesadilla vacacionando en México

Una familia de la Costa Central vivió una verdadera pesadilla vacacionando en México y ahora esa familia está compartiendo su historia para evitar que otros caigan víctimas de una extorción que va en aumento.

Se trata de un secuestro virtual y el FBI conti...

Central Coast family falls victim to virtual kidnappers

A vacation in Mexico turned into a living nightmare for a Central Coast family

A vacation in Mexico turned into a living nightmare for a Central Coast family and now that family is sharing their story to keep others from becoming victims of an extortion that’s on the rise.

It’s called a virtual kidnapping and the FBI continues to war...

UPDATE: 10/10/2019 - Roache Road Sanitary Sewer Replacement

Read the latest update on the Roache Road Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project.

Update - 10/10/19

The Roache Road sewer replacement project continues. The contractor is installing new sewer on Airport Blvd. to the intersection of Roache Road. During the working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., one lane of Airport Blvd. will be closed,...

Watsonville Receives Grant for Slough Restoration Work

The project will restore one acre of native habitat & enhance wetlands along Struve Slough.

California State Parks announced last week that Watsonville was one of 26 local projects that will receive grants totaling $4.1 million from the California Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) Grant Program. The Watsonville project will restore one acre of nat...

WPD Officers now equipped with body-worn cameras

This is a project that has been in the works for about two years

The Watsonville Police Department has officially rolled out its body-worn camera program with about 95% of uniformed personnel trained.

All officers on patrol are equipped with Axon body-worn cameras.

“If an officer comes to see you for a call for service o...

City of Watsonville Roll Out Safety Campain

The City of Watsonville and the Watsonville Police Department have joined forces to launch a campaign designed to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists in certain areas of the city.

The first focus area is the Main St. corridor, which is one of the busiest roadways in Watsonville. Crews have lined the street with banners that provide roadway safety tips and reminders for community members. The area has officially been designated a sa...

Music in the Plaza

June 20 - Sept. 19
Thursdays 6-8pm

Jun 20- Banda Zirys & Fiera Nortena

Jul 11- Tribute to Selena w/ Impacto 5

Jul 25- Beat Street Band

Aug 8- Motown, R&B, Oldies 70's

Aug 22- Zebop! Tribute to Santana

Sept 5- Latin Tropical & Salsa

Sept 19 - Santa Cruz Symphony