Watsonville residents share priorities for local leaders: ‘Everything is so expensive’
Housing, safety, education and the cost of living were among the topics raised during our summer listening sessions
Watsonville Hospital leaders say they must shutter their maternity ward or face imminent closure
Day-to-day operations still fall short of covering operating costs
Fallout from Watsonville airport land use dispute throws hotel, shopping center into jeopardy
Court blocks new permits in safety zones
Watsonville NICU closure approaches two months with no opening in sight
Watsonville Community Hospital nurses protest nursery closure
PVUSD and teachers union reach tentative agreement after 11 months of negotiations
Contract affects class sizes, pay, benefits, stipends
Driscoll’s CEO steps down amid growing activist pressure on company for use of pesticides
World’s largest berry company now helmed by Brie Reiter Smith
Pajaro Valley prepares for natural disasters after mass flooding in 2023
Public input wanted on hazard plan
Watsonville activists use Strawberry Festival stage to protest pesticides
Protester crowned honorary Queen of the Patch
A decade ago, a soda tax effort fizzled in Watsonville. Advocates blame Big Beverage.
Part 1: Industry leans on elected leaders of color to defend against regulation, experts say
Anti-surveillance organizers want to engage leaders in Watsonville and Capitola, but efforts are slow-going
Local groups to converge in Watsonville to discuss data privacy and Flock Safety cameras
Watsonville utilities rates could go up July 1
Fee hikes needed to make repairs, comply with state law
As Watsonville Hospital relies on loans to stay afloat, long-term fix still unclear
Plus: Hospital moves to limit immigration enforcement access