Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Brief for Tuesday, July 9

WATSONVILLE / PAJARO NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEF

Good morning! It’s July 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

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 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 12 pm.

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Long-term projects: On Holohan Road at the intersection with Highway 152 in Watsonville, one lane will be closed for road and signal upgrades. This will happen Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Expect slower speeds and fewer lanes 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

• Two men, aged 26 and 22, were involved in a serious incident that included using a gun to assault someone, attacking with a deadly weapon, planning a crime together, showing a hidden gun in public, and wearing a mask to commit a crime. This happened at 7 p.m. on July 7 near the 300 Block of Riverside Drive in Watsonville. (source)
  
• Early in the morning on July 5th, around 5 a.m., there was a serious incident near the 200 Block of Center St in Watsonville. Someone threatened another person with the intent to scare them, showed a knife in a threatening way, and physically attacked them. This situation involved making threats, showing a deadly weapon, and battery. (source)
  
• A 22-year-old woman was arrested at 9 p.m. on July 7 near the 100 Block of Palm Avenue in Watsonville. She was taken to jail for having illegal items and because there was already a warrant out for her arrest for a minor crime. (source)
  
• A 36-year-old man was arrested on a serious warrant around 10 a.m. on July 7th, near the 100 Block of Arista Ct in Watsonville. (source)
  
• A 31-year-old man was arrested for being high on drugs and causing a disturbance around 10 a.m. on July 7th near the 400 Block of Airport Blvd. in Watsonville. (source)
  
• A 47-year-old man was arrested late at night around 11 p.m. on July 6th for some warrants he hadn’t taken care of. This happened near the 400 Block of Rogge St in Watsonville. (source)
  
• A 53-year-old man damaged a business by kicking its front door. This act of vandalism happened at 8 p.m. on July 6, near the 210 Block of Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville. (source)
  
• A 36-year-old woman was arrested for being under the influence of drugs and causing a disturbance. This happened at 1 p.m. on July 6, near the 200 Block of Rodriguez Street in Watsonville. (source)
  
• A 36-year-old man was arrested at 11 a.m. on July 6th for a warrant related to a minor crime. This happened near the corner of E Lake Avenue and Main Street in Watsonville. (source)
  
• A 25-year-old man was arrested for driving even though his license was suspended because of a DUI. This happened at 9 a.m. on July 5, near Main Street and Riverside Drive in Watsonville. (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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Top news from nearby

Lauren Fritz, a UC Santa Cruz graduate student, combines her passions for knitting, sailing, and marine biology to study the impact of tourism on humpback whales in Monterey Bay and Antarctica, utilizing drones and tissue samples to understand the effects of tourist boats on these majestic creatures.

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Farmers’ market today

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

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