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General Plan Update - Community Advisory Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The City of Watsonville will hold a public meeting with a Community Advisory Committee on the General Plan Update, including a discussion on the project overview, community engagement process, role of the Advisory Committee, key i...

Podcast: Biblito

Looking for a new podcast to listen to during your commute? While you take a walk outdoors? We invite you to listen to Watsonville Public Library’s new podcast called Biblito. Our hosts will discuss books, what to read next, the communi...

How to donate to Pajaro residents impacted by recent flooding

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...

Summer in the City Internship Program

Opportunity to Work - On the Job Training Program

The Opportunity to Work (OTW) program is a 6-month on-the-job training program, with the opportunity to extend it based on performance, budget, and necessity. This on-the-job training program is designed to provide incumbents with the basic skills necessa...

All Evacuation Orders in the City of Watsonville have been lifted.

All Evacuation Orders in the City of Watsonville have been lifted. 

However, Evacuation Warnings in neighborhoods in the senior villages and near the Pajaro River remain in place. Residents under the Evacuation Warning should be ready to leave if ...

Virtual Author Talks

Spring into April with exciting virtual author talks ~ each talk features the opportunity to participate in an author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration.

The first author talk will feature highly-acclaimed Kate Beaton, the New Yor...

Yuck! Totally Gross

Yuck! Totally gross! Watsonville Public Library invites you to an afternoon of sensory play with slimy, icky, and smelly activities. 

This program will take place on Wednesday, April 5 from 3:30-5:00pm, and families are welcome to attend.

¡Puaj! ¡T...

Stay weather-aware with CodeRed emergency notifications

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...

Closed for Cesar Chavez Day

Watsonville Public Libraries will be closed in observance of Cesar Chavez Day on Friday, March 31. All library materials can be returned in the book drops during the closure. 

Las Bibliotecas Públicas de Watsonville estarán c...

Watsonville Municipal Airport 75th Anniversary Open House Dinner Survey

The Watsonville Municipal Airport is very excited about the upcoming 75th anniversary of its founding. 

In coordination with many pilot organizations on and off the field, the Airport would like to host a special dinner event on Friday, September ...

Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade

Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade

Parade Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | Jueves, 4 de julio

Start Time:  12:00 pm | Desfile Empezara a las 12 pm

Location:  Historic Downtown Watsonville, California | Centro Historico de Watsonville

Para...

Watsonville Youth Poet Laureate 2023-2025

Watsonville Public Library is accepting nominations for the new Watsonville Youth Poet Laureate. The program’s primary goal is to recognize a youth under the age of twenty for their literary achievements with a commitment to and a passion for pr...

Poetry Circle Workshop with Magdalena Montagne

Are you a poet looking to share your work with other local poets? Join poet and teacher Magdalena Montagne as she leads a poetry workshop for poets at all levels. This is a chance to write and share your poetry in a supportive environment with an experien...

Enchanted Evening Dance

Update: Enchanted Evening event has been postponed due to the potential for storm impacts on our community! Please stay tuned for new Event date.Children (ages 4-13) and their caregiver(s) are cordially invited to an Enchanted Evening Dance. Put on your d...

Winter storm survivors eligible for property tax relief

Property owners with homes or property impacted by the 2022-23 winter storms may be eligible for calamity property tax relief. This relief includes a temporary reduction in assessed values and an exclusion from reassessment when the property is repaired o...

Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza

Hop on over to Pinto Lake Park for a FREE family-friendly Egg Hunt  Eggstravaganza. Enjoy a fun-filled day with arts & crafts, games, live performances, food trucks, and so much more. And don't forget to snap a picture with the Easter Bunny. ...

Overdrive App will be discontinued

At the end of April 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued. We encourage you to make the switch to Libby, our newer reading app. Libby is made by the same people, with the same goal of connecting you to your library and to your favorite books, and a...

New City of Watsonville Administrative Services Director Appointed

Watsonville City Manager René Méndez has appointed Marissa Duran as the City’s new Administrative Services Director. 

Duran has been a longstanding City of Watsonville employee and began her career in the Finance Department in 1996 as a Financial ...

City of Watsonville holds annual Legislative Breakfast to discuss pressing issues

This morning, we held our annual Legislative Breakfast in the community room, where city and county officials met with state and federal legislators to discuss some of the topics that matter most to our community. 

Our presentation centered around...

Our Business Spotlight segment is back!

Our Business Spotlight segment is back! 

We kick off our first episode with Studio Judy G, a local business that brings artists from all over the world to Watsonville and teaches art to people with special needs. 

If you have a business lo...