New City of Watsonville’s Water Quality Report - 2022

The City of Watsonville is proud to provide our customers safe drinking water. Your tap water is tested every step of the way, from our ground water wells and creeks to the pipes leading into your home. Our tap water is regulated by the State and Federal ...

Major construction project on Freedom Blvd & Green Valley Rd. set to start next week

A major construction project that will improve Freedom Blvd. and Green Valley Rd. is expected to start next week. 

Crews will be replacing nearly 6,000 linear feet of old sewer and water pipelines. Construction is expected to last through the end ...

Fourth of July safety tips

The Watsonville Fire Department is sharing several safety tips for this upcoming Fourth of July.

• Only use State Fire Marshal-approved fireworks 
• Never use near dry grass or flammable materials
• Never point or throw fireworks at another person
• Have a b...

Report illegal fireworks via Watsonville Police mobile app

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The Watsonville Police Department Mobile App allows community members to directly call and report fireworks-related concerns.

As in past years, the police department will have zero tolerance for illegal fireworks. Those who are caught igniti...

Watsonville Police enforcement operations against illegal fireworks

With the Fourth of July celebrations quickly approaching, the Watsonville Police  Department is already preparing its enforcement operations against illegal fireworks. 

“We will have additional teams of officers patrolling the area for il...

Music in the Plaza Returns! - Summer Concerts 2022

Our summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series is back and will feature a variety of bands to help you get your groove on! Grab a bite at our downtown restaurants and join us for the music from 6 - 8 PM.

New in 2022, Music in the Plaza is aligned wit...

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

All Californians deserve access to safe and clean water; many households need assistance now.

LIHWAP stands for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program and it may be able to help you pay your water or wastewater utility bill.

LIHWAP is a federally...

Library opens at 1pm on Monday, June 27th

Watsonville Public Library will open at 1pm on Monday, June 27 due to a staff training. 

All library materials can be returned in the book drops located outside of the library during the closure.

La Biblioteca Pública Watsonville abrirá a la 1pm el...

Candidate Information Night - Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The Watsonville City Clerk's Office, in collaboration with the Santa Cruz County Clerk, is holding a Candidate Information Workshop on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 6pm - 7:30pm in the Watsonville Civic Plaza Community Room. (275 Main St...

Election Day is Today - June 7, 2022

Spirit of Watsonville - 2022 Parade

The Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July parade proceeds down Main St. from St. Patrick’s Church to First Street. Thousands of spectators line the route five to six people deep. Those wanting a front row seat, place their chairs along the route early in the ...

Strawberry Festival

Summer Camps

Music in the Plaza Returns! - Summer Concerts 2022

Annual Watsonville PAL Golf Tournament scheduled for September

The 12th Annual Watsonville Police Activities League Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, September 9 at the Pajaro Valley Golf Course Club. 

All proceeds from the event will support PAL’s athletic and educational youth programs.

We will ...

Outreach program for farmworkers, "Agua con la Chota" returns

For the first time in more than two years, Watsonville Police officers met face-to-face with some of the hardest working people in our community. 

It’s part of our  “Agua con la Chota” or “Water with a Cop,” outreach program, wh...

Three “test-to-treat” sites now available in Santa Cruz County

Three “Test-to-Treat” sites are now available in Santa Cruz County. 

These sites are a way to receive COVID-19 testing and treatment on-site. Services are free. People who test positive, have symptoms, and are at-risk of serious illness ...