This Week in Local Government

What Santa Cruz County's county, city, school and regional boards are about to decide in the next ten days, sorted by how much it matters. Use the buttons to see just the governments and topics you follow.

• NotableWatsonville City CouncilTue, Oct 13, 4:30 PM· Public safety, Health & social services· Consent agenda
  Emergency medical services contract with Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District

  The Watsonville Fire Department has been responding to calls in part of the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District since 1996, most recently under a contract signed in 2019. Pajaro Valley Fire asked to change what Watsonville provides, and the two sides negotiated a new Emergency Medical Services Contract that replaces the old arrangement. A yes vote approves that contract, which pays the City $800 for each qualifying call and runs from September 22, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and authorizes the City Manager to sign it.

• MinorCounty Board of Ed County Board of EducationThu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM· Schools & youth, Health & social services
  Presentation on early childhood services, including pre-kindergarten sign-ups

  Early Childhood Department staff will brief the board on the Child Development Resource Center, help with Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten registration, and other services for children, families and early childhood educators.

• MinorCounty Board of Ed County Board of EducationThu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM· Schools & youth, Health & social services
  Resolution #26-51 would recognize School Psychology Week, November 9-13, 2026

  The resolution honors school psychologists' work on student achievement, social-emotional development and mental health, and encourages schools and partners countywide to recognize them.