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Watsonville Assistant City Manager to be Appointed Interim Chief Exec

Watsonville City Council recommends Tamara Vides to serve as interim city manager, upon Matt Huffaker’s departure

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Still No Decision on Watsonville Interim City Manager Appointment

The city council has not decided on who will lead the municipality in the interim after outgoing city manager Matt Huffaker leaves...

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City Council Meeting Again About Interim City Manager Position

It will be the third time the Watsonville City Council has met in closed session about the position

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Watsonville Opens Search for New City Manager

The hunt is on for a permanent replacement for outgoing city manager Matt Huffaker and someone to fill the position in the...

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Watsonville City Manager Matt Huffaker Selected as Santa Cruz’s New City Manager

Huffaker helped Watsonville balance its finances, reinvest millions into its parks

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Watsonville City Manager Selected to Lead Santa Cruz

Watsonville City Manager Matt Huffaker has been selected for the same position for the city of Santa Cruz

Boards, Councils Prep for Return to In-Person Meetings

When and how in-person meetings will resume still to be determined

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Hard-Earned Wisdom from the Covid-19 Pandemic

More prevention, less red tape, immediate help for those in need among pandemic lessons

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Local Officials Mull Next Steps for Millions of Federal Dollars Pouring In

Santa Cruz County is set to receive $52.9 million from the American Rescue Plan

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Watsonville Police Chief David Honda to Retire in July

Honda has worked in law enforcement for more than 30 years

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Watsonville’s State-Mandated Housing Goals Expected to Increase

City will need another 465 units to be completed over next three years

Watsonville Committee on Policing and Social Equity Aims for Change

Committee's community engagement consultant leaves, citing concerns about group's approach

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Senior Center Helps Hundreds of Vulnerable Residents get Vaccinated

Senior Center helps more than 1,700 residents get their shot

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Watsonville Cuts Taxes on Cannabis Businesses By Half

Changes cut 10% tax on gross receipts to 5%

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Difficult Conversations Around Race, Identity and History Remain

The George Washington bust is being moved, but new questions have risen

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City Postpones Levee Cleanup After Homeless Advocates Raise Concerns

Scheduled cleanups of the Pajaro River Levee postponed indefinitely

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Should Cities Like Watsonville Clamp Down on Food Trucks?

Restaurants are struggling, prompting questions about how to deal with food trucks

Kids Did Not Spread Coronavirus in Excel In Place Program, Officials Say

Child care programs have not been found responsible for spread of Covid-19

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Are Governments Protecting Renters During the Pandemic?

Watsonville lets evictions resume, while Santa Cruz stands pat

Watsonville Council Passes Budget as Community Calls for Cuts to Police

Members of the community urged leaders to reimagine how they allocate public funds

Community Group Commits to Funding Watsonville Youth Sports

Council expected to approve budget Tuesday

Community Calls for Watsonville’s City Council to Save Sports Programs

Watsonville faces tough cuts with projected $6.5 million budget deficit

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Watsonville Group Rallies to Address Covid-19 Concerns

How do you celebrate in the time of Covid-19?