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Good morning! It’s May 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds giving way to sun in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 66 with a low of 49. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 am.

9 am

53°

Intermittent clouds

11 am

62°

Mostly sunny

1 pm

66°

Sunny

3 pm

66°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

63°

Sunny

7 pm

59°

Looking ahead: Cool tomorrow


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz County’s housing market experienced increased sales and rising prices in April, with homes selling faster than the previous year, signaling a robust market as summer approaches.


Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • There’s a one-way traffic closure on East/West SR-129 at Route 1 because of striping work. This started on May 25 and will end today.
  • Long-term projects: On Holohan Road at the intersection with Highway 152 in Watsonville, one lane will be closed from March 11 until the end July, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This is for road and signal upgrades. Expect lane closures and lower speed limits in the area during these times.
Map of traffic incidents

UC Santa Cruz

Community crime report

  • A 37-year-old man was arrested just after midnight on May 29 near the 100 Block of E Lake Avenue in Watsonville. He was wanted for several legal issues, including having illegal items, a local court order for a minor crime, and a serious charge from another area. (source)
  • A 51-year-old man was arrested for being high on drugs and causing a disturbance around 11 p.m. on May 28, near the 100 Block of Santa Clara in Watsonville. (source)
  • A 59-year-old man was arrested in Watsonville during a traffic stop because he had a minor legal issue pending, was found with illegal drugs, and was driving even though his license had been taken away. This happened at 10 a.m. on May 28 near Lincoln Street and Riverside Drive. After his arrest, he was allowed to leave the Watsonville Police Department with a notice to appear in court later. (source)
  • A 36-year-old man was arrested for a minor theft incident that happened at noon on May 24 near the 500 Block of Main Street in Watsonville. After being arrested, he was given a citation for the misdemeanor and then released. (source)
Map of law-enforcement incidents

Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture May Mixer
Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture May Mixer

Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s monthly gathering.

At Alladin Nursery & Gift Shop on May 30, 2024

Open Mic Night at Lito's
Open Mic Night at Lito’s

Open Mic Night at Lito’s Community Cafe & Market

At 2904 Freedom Blvd on May 30, 2024
Repeats 1 more times until Jun 13, 2024

Grand Opening of the Pinto Lake Demonstration & Teaching Garden
Grand Opening of the Pinto Lake Demonstration & Teaching Garden

We’re having a Garden Party! UC Master Gardeners of Monterey and Santa Cruz welcomes the community to join us at our new Demonstration & Teaching Garden. This is a family friendly event.

At Pinto Lake County Park on Jun 1, 2024