Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Brief for Monday, June 3

WATSONVILLE / PAJARO NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEF

Good morning! It’s June 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds, then some sun in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be low clouds followed by some sun. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 72 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 2 pm.

Looking ahead: Fog will affect the area Thursday morning

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Watsonville / Pajaro news

Thomas Frey’s latest roundup reveals the future colleges of Santa Cruz County’s high school athletes, showcasing where local sports stars will continue their careers.

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Some lanes on East SR-152 near Holm Road are closed off and on because of landscaping work. This started on June 1 and will end today at 3:01 p.m.
• Some lanes on West SR-152 at Freedom Blvd are closed off and on because of landscaping work. This started on June 1 and will end today.
• Some lanes on East SR-129 near Harvest Drive are closed off and on because of utility work. This started on June 1 and will end today.
• There’s a one-way traffic closure on SR-129 at Loughead Avenue because of utility work. It started on June 1 and will end today at 4:01 p.m.
• There’s a lane closure on East SR-129 at Rodriguez Street because of some utility work. It started on June 1 and will end today.
• Long-term projects: Starting March 11, until the end of July, there will be a single lane closure on Holohan Rd at the intersection of Highway 152 and Holohan Road in Watsonville. This is happening Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for road and signal improvements. Expect lane closures and lower speed limits during these times.

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 67-year-old man was arrested for having illegal drug items, carrying a controlled substance, and being drunk in public. He was given a citation and sent to the Sobering Center. This happened at 8 p.m. on May 30 near the 200 Block of Green Valley Rd in Watsonville. (source)
• A 26-year-old was arrested for being in public early in the morning on May 29 near the 200 block of Riverside Drive in Watsonville. After the arrest, the individual was taken to the Santa Cruz County Jail to be booked. (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.

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