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Areas of low clouds, then sun in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny. The high will be 69 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 pm.

9 am

60°

Mostly cloudy

11 am

65°

1 pm

68°

3 pm

69°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

66°

7 pm

61°

Looking ahead: Partly sunny this weekend


Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Today, there was a car accident where a vehicle flipped over but luckily, no one was hurt. The car ended up off the road in a ditch. Firefighters came to check for any leaks, and they called a tow truck to remove the car. This happened at the intersection of San Juan Rd and San Miguel Canyon Rd.
  • Long-term projects: On Holohan Road at the intersection with Highway 152 in Watsonville, there’s a single lane closed for road and signal upgrades. This is happening Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Expect slower speeds and some delays if you’re driving through there.
Map of traffic incidents

Gilroy Gardens

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Community crime report

  • A 25-year-old man was arrested for being high on drugs and causing trouble, as well as for getting in the way of police officers or emergency medical workers. This happened at 4 p.m. on June 27 near the 200 Block of Main Street in Watsonville. (source)
  • A 35-year-old woman was arrested for attacking her 36-year-old sister around 4 p.m. on June 27th near the 200 Block of Ross Avenue in Watsonville. After being arrested, she was given a citation and a date to appear in court before being released. (source)
  • A person broke the rules of a court order meant to keep someone safe. Because of this, the police asked for permission to arrest them. This happened because of disruptive behavior at 10 a.m. on June 25, near the 100 Block of Riverside Drive in Watsonville. (source)
Map of law-enforcement incidents

Top news from nearby

California’s new law banning unexpected service fees at the end of transactions in places like coffee shops and for concert tickets goes into effect today.


Farmers’ market Tuesday

El Mercado is a weekly farmers’ market aiming to decrease food insecurity and improve access to health-promoting resources for Pajaro Valley families. This wellness-focused market offers health services such as diabetes screening in addition to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Tuesday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ramsay Park, 1301 Main St., Watsonville Read more


Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

Comedy Night On Lito's Ledge
Comedy Night On Lito’s Ledge

Comedy Night At Lito’s Community Cafe & Market

At 2904 Freedom Blvd on Jul 2

46th Annual Liberation Retreat
46th Annual Liberation Retreat

Experience a blend of workshops, discussions, and practices to help you move out of your everyday world and into a deeper connection with yourself and others at Mount Madonna’s annual summer retreat!

At Mount Madonna Center on Jul 3