Watsonville healthcare workers plan strike, Big Sur road closures

KAZU | By Elena Neale-Sacks,

Published March 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM PST

Protesters hold signs by the side of the road. The signs read, "Patient care is in crisis," and "Respect healthcare workers." — Healthcare workers protest outside Watsonville Community Hospital in December 2024.

In today's newscast, healthcare workers at Watsonville Community Hospital consider a three-day strike over expired contracts. And, the Big Sur Byway Organization evaluates the impact of road closures on local businesses. Caltrans is planning an overnight closure of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek on Friday.

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Elena Neale-Sacks

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