Posted on: March 16, 2023
Watsonville Police Corporal Isaak Rodriguez was honored during the March 14 City Council meeting for his heroic actions that helped save the life of an elderly cyclist trapped under a stolen car.
Mayor Eduardo Montesino presented Cpl. Rodriguez w...
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Posted on: March 14, 2023
The Community Foundations for Monterey and Santa Cruz counties are taking donations to assist Pajaro residents impacted by the recent flooding.
Donations will provide emergency assistance and relief through local nonprofits for needs, including f...
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Posted on: March 7, 2023
Residents must plan, prepare, and sign up to receive storm-related alerts as we gear up for a significant storm this week.
Emergency notifications will be made through CodeRed, an emergency phone notification system. Residents must register to receive info...
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Posted on: January 25, 2023
Leadership is their strong suit, and they sure look good in it!
Sergeant Joseph Perez and Captain Donny Thul reached a huge career milestone and a new job title following their recent hard-earned promotion.
“Their promotion com...
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Posted on: January 18, 2023
Thank you for your continued generosity, A&I Transport!
The Watsonville-based transportation company recently donated $11,000 to support several of our youth programs, such as the Watsonville Police Activities League and the Watsonville Police Cadet Pr...
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Posted on: December 27, 2022
There are free sandbags available at Fire Station 1 (115 2nd St.).
Residents may access the self-service station from the entrance gate on Rodriguez St. across from the library building parking lot.
Please come prepared to fill your bags or take p...
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Posted on: December 19, 2022
The Watsonville Police Department has been awarded two grants totaling $118,895 to help increase road, bicycle, and pedestrian safety.
A $75,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will allow the department to increase patrols thro...
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Posted on: December 13, 2022
The Watsonville Police Department presented the Katz Cancer Resource Center with a check for $19,088.25 from their 2022 Watsonville Police Pink Patch Project campaign.
The official check presentation took place during the December 13, 2022, City ...
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Posted on: December 2, 2022
With holiday shopping in full swing, it’s extremely important to protect yourself from opportunistic thieves!
Here are some good reminders to keep in mind:
SECURE YOUR VEHICLE
Roll your car windows up all the way and engage the car alarm.
KEEP YOUR ...
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Posted on: November 30, 2022
Expect wet weather in Watsonville for the next few days!
Please make sure to slow down, buckle up, and be extra cautious when behind the wheel.
Here are some more wet-weather driving tips to remember while on the road.
Redu...
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Posted on: November 29, 2022
Watsonville Police Officers have been working hard to combat underage tobacco use.
During a minor decoy operation this week, underage volunteers visited nearly a dozen local businesses in an attempt to purchase tobacco. Of the 11 businesses visited, one cl...
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Posted on: November 15, 2022
We are so excited to announce that our Watsonville Police Pink Patch Project campaign raised more than $18,000 this year!
Every penny will go to the Katz Cancer Resource Center to support Watsonville families impacted by breast cancer. Our campai...
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Posted on: November 10, 2022
Our first annual Day of the Dead celebration at the Youth Center on Maple Ave. earlier this month was a huge success!
We want to thank all the community members and local organizations that made this event possible.
Next year’s celebrati...
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