Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Brief for Friday, June 14

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Good morning! It’s June 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Warmer in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be low clouds followed by sunshine and warmer. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 pm.

9 am

57°

Cloudy

11 am

63°

1 pm

66°

3 pm

68°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

67°

7 pm

62°

Looking ahead: Pleasant tomorrow

Top news from nearby

The murder trial of former Mr. Bungle member Theo Lengyel is set to proceed after harrowing testimony revealed new details in the death of Capitola resident Alyx Herrmann, whose life was celebrated by over 100 community members in January.

Murder trial set for Theo Lengyel after two days of harrowing testimony in Alyx Herrmann case

By Keith A. Spencer

Jun 14, 2024

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

Long-term projects: On Holohan Road at the intersection with Highway 152 in Watsonville, there’s a single lane closure happening from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This started on March 11 and will continue until the end of July. The reason for the closure is for roadway and signal improvements. If you’re driving through this area, expect some lane closures and the speed limit to be lower in the work zone.

Disclosure: Traffic incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

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Community crime report

A 37-year-old woman was caught stealing from a store late at night on June 12, around 11 p.m., near the 140 Block of Main Street in Watsonville. She was arrested for shoplifting. (source)
A 53-year-old man was arrested for driving while drunk at 2 p.m. on June 12th. This happened near Union Street and Riverside Drive in Watsonville. (source)
A 43-year-old man was arrested at 1 p.m. on June 12 for having methamphetamine on him. This happened near Ohlone Parkway & Main St in Watsonville. After his arrest, he was given a citation for possessing the illegal drug. (source)
A 43-year-old man was arrested because he had an existing arrest warrant out for him. This happened when he was stopped for not following biking rules near Ohlone Parkway & Main St in Watsonville at 1 p.m. on June 12. (source)
Early in the morning at 3 a.m. on June 12, a man showed a hidden gun in public near the 300 Block of Pennsylvania Drive in Watsonville and then ran away. The police haven’t found him yet. (source)
Someone broke into a car and stole tools around 6 p.m. on June 11th, near the 100 Block of Rogers Avenue in Watsonville. This act is being treated as a second-degree burglary. (source)

Disclosure: Police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Farmers’ market today

Known for its food vendors and food trucks featuring regional Latin American cuisine, the Watsonville Farmers’ Market is known for being a place to hang out and stay a while after fulfilling your weekly shopping needs.
Friday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Peck Street near Main and Union streets, Watsonville Read more