Good morning! It’s July 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Areas of fog, then sun in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be areas of low clouds and fog giving way to sun. The high will be 67 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Fog now, changing to cloudy at 9 am.

9 am

60°

16% chance of rain

11 am

65°

0% chance of rain

1 pm

66°

Mostly cloudy

3 pm

66°

Sunny

5 pm

64°

Mostly sunny

7 pm

60°


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 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.

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Top news from nearby

Over a year since Santa Cruz initiated talks on a ballot measure for affordable housing finance, progress stalls, leaving residents with more questions than answers about the future of local housing affordability.

How Santa Cruz’s affordable housing bond got stuck

How Santa Cruz’s affordable housing bond got stuck

By Christopher Neely

Jul 8, 2024


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

Esperanza del Valle presents a fundraiser for REINFORCING CULTURAL IDENTITY
Esperanza del Valle presents a fundraiser for REINFORCING CULTURAL IDENTITY

FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT REINFORCING CULTURAL IDENTITY

At Buena Vista Brewing Co. on July 13

Wildflowers Watercolor and Ink Workshop
Wildflowers Watercolor and Ink Workshop

Just in time for some summer creative fun. Join us for one of our most popular workshops with local artist, Heidi Michelle.

At Annieglass Inc on July 13

Farm Dinner at Monkeyflower Ranch
Farm Dinner at Monkeyflower Ranch

Enjoy a pleasant evening on the farm at Monkeyflower Ranch!

At Garden Variety Cheese on July 13


Did you know?

Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription in your community is

83%

compared to…

93%
92%

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.