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Welcome to the City of Watsonville Website

Situated in the heart of the Monterey Bay area in the lush Pajaro Valley, Watsonville lies 95 miles south of San Francisco at the southern end of Santa Cruz County, covers 6.6 square miles, and has a population of 51,495 (May 2011).

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What's New

Free Foreclosure Workshop
Free Foreclosure Workshop on May 20, 2012 from 1–5 p.m. at the Civic Plaza Community Room (4th Floor), 275 Main Street, Watsonville.
More Information.

Summer Aquatics Program
The schedule for the Parks and Community Services Department Summer Aquatics Program is now available. The program consists of swim lessons and recreational open swim times. More Information.

Summer/Fall Recreation Guide
The Parks and Community Services Department's Summer/Fall 2012 Recreation Guide is now available. Check out all of the fun activities offered this summer and fall. More Information.

Notice of Commission/Board Vacancies
The City Council is seeking applications for the following commissions/board for the City of Watsonville:

Library Board - Districts 3 & 6
Planning Commission - District 1

Applicants must be qualified registered voters in the City of Watsonville. More information here.

Redevelopment Accomplishments
Jan Davison, Redevelopment and Housing Director for the City of Watsonville lists the accomplishments of the City's Redevelopment Agency over the last 40 Years. More Information.
Also you can take a look at the video of the Civic Plaza Building here.
and Riverside Mobil Home park here.

Department Closures
Due to ongoing budget cuts, with the exception of essential City services, most departments will continue to be be closed every Friday.

City Manager/Clerk/Attorney	M-Th	7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Community Development (Building & Code Enforcement)	M-Th	7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Library - Main	M-Th F	10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Library - Freedom	T-Th F-Sat	10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Parks and Community Services	M-Th	8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Personnel	M-Th	7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Police Records	M-Th	8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Public Works	M-Th	7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Recycle/Waste Drop-off	M-Sat	9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Utilities (Payments and Service Changes)	M-Th	8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Save Money on Your Home Energy Bills!
The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments has partnered with PG&E to provide residents of Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties, including Watsonville residents, with free home energy surveys, free light bulbs and more to help residents lower their energy usage and save money on their natural gas and electricity bills. Hospitality businesses, such as restaurants and hotels, can also receive a free energy survey.
More Information. Más información.