WATSONVILLE / PAJARO NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEF
Good morning! It’s August 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 75 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
9 am
61°

Mostly sunny
11 am
69°

1 pm
73°

3 pm
74°

5 pm
72°

7 pm
67°

Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Pajaro Valley Arts (PVA), a cornerstone of Watsonville’s visual arts scene for nearly four decades, is embarking on a transformative journey with a new home and leadership.
New home, new leadership and a new era for Watsonville’s Pajaro Valley Arts
By Wallace Baine
Aug 21, 2024
Job listings for Watsonville / Pajaro
Our job board has some openings near you:
- Speech Language Pathologist:
Central Coast Language and Learning Center
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Community crime report
- At 11 p.m. on August 19, there was an incident near the 100 Block of Marin St in Watsonville. It involved someone carrying a loaded gun in public. Additionally, a young person was caught with live ammunition illegally and also had cannabis on them. (source)
- A 67-year-old man was arrested early in the morning at 2 a.m. on August 20 near the 100 Block of W Beach St in Watsonville. He was taken into custody because there was a misdemeanor warrant out for his arrest. However, he was given a citation and released with a new date to appear in court. (source)
- A 40-year-old man was arrested, given a citation, and then released for a minor legal issue due to a previous court order. This happened at 9 p.m. on August 19, near Beck St south of Baron Ct in Watsonville. (source)
- A local police officer was involved in a situation where someone showed a dangerous weapon (not a gun), damaged property worth less than $400, and physically attacked another person. This happened at 4 p.m. on August 19 near the 100 Block of W Beach St in Watsonville. (source)
- A 48-year-old man was arrested for damaging property at a district building in Watsonville. The incident, where property worth $400 or more was vandalized, happened at 9 p.m. on August 17, near the 200 Block of Green Valley Rd. The man was then taken to jail. (source)
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

WFF Presents: HUMMINGBIRDS
Watsonville Film Festival and Pajaro Valley Pride are bringing HUMMINGBIRDS to Watsonville!
At CineLux Green Valley Cinema on August 22

El Mercado Farmers’ Market: Emergency Preparedness & Public Health Event
🚨 Join Us for an Emergency Preparedness & Public Safety Event! 🚑🔥 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and explore how handle unexpected emergencies!
At El Mercado Farmers’ Market on August 27
Did you know?
Median age in your community is
35
Watsonville / Pajaro
compared to…
39
Santa Cruz County
37
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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