Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Brief for Thursday, May 23

WATSONVILLE / PAJARO NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEF

Good morning! It’s May 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Patchy fog, then sun in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be patchy low clouds and fog early, then sunny. The high will be 65 with a low of 48. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Intermittent clouds now, changing to sunny at 2 pm.

Looking ahead: Patchy fog will affect the area this morning

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Top news from nearby

An unused baseball field at Del Mar Elementary School in Live Oak is set to be transformed into a farm to grow food for the district’s nutrition program, educate students on agriculture, and become a community hub, with the project now seeking funding after district approval.

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Yesterday, there were reports of broken traffic lights at the intersection of Sr129 and Union St.
• Yesterday, some lanes on East SR-129 at Locust Street were closed off and on because of landscaping work.
• Today, there’s a lane closure happening on West SR-129 at Lakeview Road because of some landscaping work.
• Today, there’s a lane closure happening on East SR-152 at Holm Road because of some landscaping work.
• Yesterday, some lanes on West SR-152 at Freedom Blvd were closed off and on because of landscaping work.
• There’s a lane closed on East SR-129 at Sakata Lane because of some utility work. This was reported yesterday.
• There’s a one-way traffic closure on SR-129 at Loughead Avenue because of utility work. This was reported yesterday, May 22.
• 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 closure is for road and signal improvements, so expect some lane closures and lower speed limits in the area 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 49-year-old man was arrested for causing a disturbance while under the influence of alcohol. This happened at midnight on May 22, near the 400 Block of E Lake Avenue in Watsonville. After his arrest, he was taken to the Santa Cruz County Jail. (source)
• A fight broke out between two men, aged 48 and 64, late at night on May 21. The younger man was arrested and given a citation for attacking the other. This happened close to the 100 Block of Atkinson Ln in Watsonville. (source)
• A local resident reported that one of his large trucks was stolen. This happened around noon on May 21, near the 100 Block of Lee Rd in Watsonville. The stolen property is worth more than $950, making this a serious theft. (source)
• A 31-year-old woman was arrested early in the morning at 8 a.m. on May 21 for several legal issues she hadn’t resolved, including both serious and less serious charges. This happened near the 100 Block of E Lake Avenue in Watsonville. After her arrest, she was taken to the local jail. (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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