🌱 Patch AM: Watsonville council newcomer poised for mayor's seat after close race

Coming up on the Watsonville Patch calendar: The Good Table

🌱 Patch AM: Watsonville honors two veterans whose service continued at home

Be sure to catch MC-CHOICE Unit on the Watsonville Patch calendar

Coast Guard Suspends Search For Woman Swept Out To Sea At Santa Cruz Beach

Crews searched for eight hours, covering 95 square miles, before suspending efforts.

🌱 Patch AM: Watsonville council weighs another $549,354 for water main work

Coming up on the Watsonville Patch calendar: Library Closure: Veterans' Day

No Charges Filed Against Teen Suspect In Deadly Moss Landing Shootout: Here's Why

The district attorney cited conflicting witness accounts and questions about self-defense.

🌱 Patch AM: Watsonville starts school-route safety upgrades at Highway 1 overpass

Also check out Health Screening at Watsonville Public Library on the Watsonville Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Safer routes to Pajaro Valley High move into construction

Happening soon: Free Health Screening: Diabetes on the Watsonville Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Where should Watsonville’s buses go while the station is rebuilt?

Also, don’t miss Farmers Market Corralitos on the Watsonville Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: See how teens helped create Watsonville’s massive new civic center mosaic

Also, don’t miss Early Bird Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve on the Watsonville Patch calendar

Sheriff ID's Two Teens, 13 & 15, Killed In Moss Landing Shooting

Two teens, including a youth football player, were shot to death just before 2 a.m. Monday near Moss Landing State Beach.

Prison Boss Took Nearly $100K To Smuggle Contraband In Monterey County, Feds Say

A former California correctional supervisor admitted helping an inmate run a two-year smuggling scheme.

Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting Near Watsonville

Alvaro Melendrez was described by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office as a suspect in the death of 39-year-old Christopher Fagon.

Mother Of Teen Rescued In Baby Angelita Case Arrested

The mother faces charges stemming from how the 14-year-old girl was treated before the infant's death, prosecutors said.

Body Found Near Watsonville Investigated As Homicide

First responders arrived and found the person deceased.

Father Arrested, Missing Daughter Rescued In Mexico In Baby Angelita Case

The Amber Alert was issued Sept. 6 for Diana Galvez Ortega and her father, Sergio Galvez Perez.

Iconic Castroville Roadside Restaurant Closes

Restaurant leadership welcomed hundreds of customers this week to say goodbye and serve up the final fried artichokes.

'You Deserve To Be Safe': Community Leaders Lambast Police Handling Of Teen Victim In Newborn's Death

Locals were outraged by how the police first treated the girl as a murder suspect, a county official stated.

Teen's Safety A Concern In Manhunt For Man Accused Of Impregnating Daughter, Forcing Her To Kill Baby: Police

Sheriff’s officials said the suspect is concealing his 14-year-old daughter from investigators, who is wanted on suspicion of murder.

Man Accused Of Impregnating Daughter, Forcing Her To Kill Baby Wanted In Monterey County: Sheriff

A 14-year-old girl faces a murder warrant, while a 38-year-old man is wanted on multiple felony charges, the sheriff’s office said.

Barber Sentenced To Prison For Sexually Assaulting Customer

Rafael Martinez Vargas, 45, was convicted of sexual assault and sexual battery and was ordered to register as a sex offender.

1 Killed In Shooting Near King City Hartnell College Campus

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency aid was unsuccessful, according to the sheriff's office.

Man Who Sexually Assaulted 5 Children Over 16 Years Gets 225-Year Prison Sentence

The man was convicted of sexually assaulting five children over a 16-year period.

Influx Of Sea Lions Closes Monterey Beach

The beach serves as a resting point for sea lions traveling between breeding grounds in the Channel Islands and waters off NorCal.

Earthquakes Rattle Northern California Coast

The quake was initially measured at magnitude 4.0 and struck at a depth of about 3 miles.

Dead Baby, Human Remains Found In 2 Separate Monterey Co. Locations: Police

Authorities are investigating the discovery of a dead infant and additional human remains found hours apart Saturday.

CA Man Sentenced To 25 Years To Life In 2009 Cold Rape Case

Juan Antonio Garcia Jimenez pleaded guilty to forcible rape and admitted to committing the crime during a first-degree burglary.

Earthquake Jolts Bay Area During Morning Commute

The earthquake was reported just after 7:49 a.m.

Bald Eagle Released Into Wild After 6-Month Rehab For Electrocution

The adult eagle was found with a broken shoulder on Dec. 21 in a backyard on the southeast side of Salinas.

Man Threatened Graduation Mass Shooting In 'Rage-Bait' Social Media Post: Police

"Any threats made on social media are taken seriously and will be fully investigated by our department without exception," police said.

Cops On Coffee Break Rescue Burglar Trapped Inside A Wall In The Bay Area: Police

The man was stuck nearly all night in a gap between the building and an adjacent coffee shop, police said.

Business Owner Sexually Battered Customer During Spiritual Cleansing: Police

The owner assaulted the customer during an appointment under the guise of the cleansing, police said.

5 Ways To Honor Memorial Day In Watsonville

From a brand partner: Explore thoughtful, accessible ways to observe Memorial Day in your community and beyond.

Shooting Leads To Standoff In Watsonville: Police

The man eventually surrendered, police said.

Brothers Arrested On Firearms And Narcotics Sales Allegations

The two were booked into Monterey County Jail on firearms and narcotics related allegations.

CA Fugitive Charged With Child Rape Found Working In IL Restaurant: Police

The 59-year-old was taken into custody at the restaurant and was held pending extradition, police said.

Spring Into Sports: Where To Sign Up And Play In Watsonville

From a brand partner: Local leagues and programs across Watsonville are offering opportunities for all ages to get out and play this season.

6 Things To Do In Watsonville This Spring: Markets, Festivals & Local Events

From a brand partner: Add these community happenings to your calendar in the weeks ahead.

Where To Watch Baseball In Watsonville This Season

From a brand partner: From sports bars to local ballparks, here are a few places around Watsonville to catch the game this season.

Where To Watch College Basketball In Watsonville

Tournament time is more fun with friends — explore neighborhood favorites and popular hangouts to watch the action.

Hello, Spring! 10 Things To Do Around Watsonville

A fresh season brings new reasons to get outside and discover what our community has to offer.