WATSONVILLE / PAJARO NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEF
Good morning! It’s June 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and not as warm in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be mostly sunny and not as warm. The high will be 68 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 12 pm.
9 am
59°
Mostly sunny
11 am
65°
1 pm
67°
Sunny
3 pm
68°
Mostly sunny
5 pm
66°
7 pm
61°
Looking ahead: Noticeably cooler today
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz city leaders and the public are set to review a draft plan for the South of Laurel Area District, aiming to transform downtown with a new Santa Cruz Warriors arena and up to 1,600 housing units.
SoLa study session: City leaders, public get look at plan for downtown Santa Cruz’s arena/housing neighborhood south of Laurel
By Christopher Neely
Jun 18, 2024
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. Remember, the speed might be lower in this 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 person was arrested early in the morning at 1 a.m. on June 6th for having illegal items, stealing something of high value, and not showing up for a court date related to a smaller crime. This happened near the 160 block of W Beach Street in Santa Cruz County. (source)
- Early in the morning at 6 a.m. on June 5, someone was arrested near the 400 block of Airport Boulevard in Watsonville. The person got into trouble for stealing from a shop, breaking the rules of their Post-Release Community Supervision (PRCS), and causing a scene because they were drunk. (source)
- A person was arrested for not following a legal order meant to prevent domestic violence. This happened at 1 a.m. on June 5, near the intersection of Green Valley Road and Quiet Meadow 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.
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
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce June Mixer
Monthly business mixer.
At El Vaquero Winery Tasting Room on Jun 18, 2024
Did you know?
Percent of people currently married and not separated (age 15+) in your community is
50%
Watsonville / Pajaro
compared to…
45%
Santa Cruz County
47%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
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