Survey to Finalize Wayfinding Signage Design & Color Concept Now Available

The City of Watsonville is developing a wayfinding signage plan to help residents, commuters, and others efficiently navigate our community. Thoughtful, aesthetically pleasing signage will help people reach key destinations with ease. It will create a sen...

Teen Action Council Application Period Closes Soon!

Teen Action Council now accepting applications!

We are now accepting applications for Teen Action Council (TAC)! 

If you are a teen between the ages of 13-18, we invite you to apply. TAC provides teens in the Watsonville community the opportunity to build valuable leadership skills, earn commun...

Mask Making Workshop

Create a unique mask using plaster tape and paint ~ this two part workshop series will take place on October 6 and October 13 at 6pm at our Main Library.

The first workshop will consist of assembling a mask using plaster tape and water, and the second work...

Watsonville COVID Memorial Stories

Now that the COVID-19 Commemorative Monarch Butterfly Sculpture has been officially unveiled, community members can begin to submit a story and photos of loved ones they lost to COVID-19. 

The stories will be shared on a community blog to honor an...

Omicron booster now available

The omicron booster is now available!

The Pfizer or Moderna bivalent boosters are recommended two months after the primary series or the last booster dose. These bivalent boosters provide superior, up-to-date protection against the original strain of COVID...

Watsonville Airport Open House “Fire in the Sky” Community Survey

We’d like to thank everyone who helped make this year’s Watsonville Municipal Airport Open House a huge success.

Hundreds of community members came together to help us kick off Labor Day weekend with antique planes on display, flyovers,...

Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to be released

The City of Watsonville will be releasing its Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year.

The CAPER documents and quantifies the progress of the City&...

COVID vaccines available for children six months and older

COVID-19 vaccines are available for children six months and older.

 Make an appointment with your child’s doctor. They will ensure your child is up to date on all their shots! If your child’s doctor does not offer the vaccine, ...

Catch-A-Killer Club

Do you love mystery, suspense, and horror? Think you'd be a great detective? Join our team of amateur sleuths to catch a killer on the loose at Camp Calamity! 

Every Wednesday in October from 2:30-4:30pm we'll be digging into the...

Animation Creation Club Has a New Time

Know someone that is curious about animation? Learn how to make and share creative short videos using paper, lego bricks, clay and toys! Our Animation Creation Club will be meeting every second Tuesday of the month starting from 4-5pm at our Main Library,...

Library Lego® Club

Be a Master Builder at our Library Lego® Club! Join us on the first Tuesday of the month from 4-5pm, and get creative with a provided theme or build whatever you want with the library’s collection of bricks. Bring the whole family along ...

City council approves second monetary contribution to help save Watsonville Community Hospital

During last night’s special city council meeting, Watsonville City Council unanimously approved contributing $270,000 to help the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project (PVHDP) purchase the Watsonville Community Hospital.

In a matter of months...

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

A library card is the smartest card to own ~ get yours at the Watsonville Public Library!

During the month of September, we will be celebrating our members through a special promotion. Every time you checkout materials we will give you a raffle ticket for ...

Teen Action Council Members Wanted

We are now accepting applications for Teen Action Council (TAC)! If you are a teen between the ages of 13-18, we invite you to apply. TAC provides teens in the Watsonville community the opportunity to build valuable leadership skills, earn community servi...

National Night Out online registration now open

Registration forms for neighborhoods interested in participating in this year’s National Night Out are now available online! The event will take place on Tuesday, October 4.

National Night Out brings police and neighbors together. This annual community-bui...

COVID-19 Testing Moves to the Watsonville Vets Building

The OptumServe COVID-19 test-to-treat site at 500 Westridge Drive in Watsonville has relocated to the Watsonville Veterans Memorial Building.

To make an appointment visit https://lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123.

New location: 

OptumServe ...

U.S. rolls out new mental health hotline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on 988lifeline.org.

988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in th...

Remember to place green bins out for collection every week

It’s been several months since residents throughout the City received green bins as part of our Solid Waste Division’s Residential Organics Collection Service. 

Since rolling out this program, community members have been doing ...

Watsonville to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, October 4, 2022

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This year’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, October 4.

National Night Out brings police and neighbors together. This annual community-building campaign promotes strong police-community partnerships and neig...

Watsonville Public Library now offers Digital Navigators

Watsonville Public Library now offers Digital Navigators which is a program that aims to connect people to the internet and online resources.

This free program offers one-on-one help by phone to:

• Find low-cost internet service and devices

• Learn foundatio...

Watsonville Public Library brings program to help Spanish-speaking immigrants further education

Spanish-speaking immigrants in our community will soon have the opportunity to further their education and get one step closer to obtaining their General Education Development (GED).

This one-of-a-kind program, known as “Casa INEA - Plaza Comunit...

State-of-the-art self-cleaning restrooms now open at City Plaza

We are excited to announce that the City Plaza now has state-of-the-art self-cleaning, permanent restrooms! 

The new facilities feature touchless hand washing stations and automatically flush after the person washes their hands or exits. Additiona...

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 ...

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...

Teen Action Council Application Period Closes Soon!

Teen Action Council now accepting applications!

We are now accepting applications for Teen Action Council (TAC)! 

If you are a teen between the ages of 13-18, we invite you to apply. TAC provides teens in the Watsonville community the opportunity to build valuable leadership skills, earn commun...

Landscape Water Conservation Rebate

Replace your high-water use garden and landscape with drought-tolerant plants including edible perennials and efficient irrigation systems, and earn a rebate of up to $1,000!

Take our Survey! - Watsonville Urban Forest Management Plan

The City of Watsonville is developing an urban forest management plan. The purpose of the urban forest management plan is to guide the care of trees, planting, canopy health, and benefits over the next 50 years. The Plan will share with policy makers the ...

Plastic Free Watsonville Lotería

Plastic Free July is coming to a close but you can make Watsonville plastic free every day. Organize a cleanup with friends or family and play a game of Plastic Free Lotería!

Play Plastic Free Lotería with your friends and family and show us what you find! Tag us on Instagram: @cityofwatsonvillegov #WatsonvillePublicWorks and use the hashtag #PlasticFreeWatsonville! 

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Music in the Plaza Returns! - Summer Concerts 2022

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...