Good morning! It’s July 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and cool in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be cool with areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny. The high will be 64 with a low of 55. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 am.

9 am

57°

Mostly cloudy

11 am

60°

1 pm

63°

3 pm

63°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

62°

7 pm

58°

Looking ahead: Cool from tomorrow to Tuesday


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 due to road and signal improvements. This is going on Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Expect some and a lower speed limit in the area during these times.

Cabrillo Stage

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Community crime report

  • A 35-year-old man was arrested early in the morning at 2 a.m. on July 11th near the intersection of Freedom Blvd. and Blanca Ln. in Watsonville. He was caught with methamphetamine, items used for taking drugs, and a hidden knife. (source)
  • A 43-year-old woman was given a misdemeanor citation for a bench warrant issue at 5 p.m. on July 11 near the 100 Block of Monte Vista in Watsonville. She was given a new court date and time and then released at the scene. (source)

Top news from nearby

The Grateful Dead’s extensive archive, featuring a treasure trove of memorabilia from the iconic band’s history, has found a permanent home at UC Santa Cruz.


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

Random Words of Kindness Hand Lettering
Random Words of Kindness Hand Lettering

Ruth Korch guides you in this 3-hour Letter Play workshop where you will learn seven unique lettering styles to use a variety of ways!

At Annieglass Inc on July 20