Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Brief for Wednesday, October 16

Good morning! It’s October 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds giving way to some sun in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be cool; cloudy this morning, then times of clouds and sun this afternoon. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 51. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 2 pm.

Looking ahead: Record low temperatures Saturday night

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Watsonville / Pajaro news

El Pajaro CDC marks 45 years, aiding 110+ small food businesses. Harts Fabric moves to Soquel Avenue, while New Leaf closes downtown Santa Cruz store, planning a larger River Street location next year.

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Alternating lanes on North SR-1 at Buena Vista Drive are closed for grinding and paving.
   
• Eastbound SR-129 at Locust Street has a lane closed for landscape work. The closure was reported today and is expected to end by 3:01 p.m.
   
• A lane on East SR-152 at Holm Road is closed for landscape work. The closure was reported today and is expected to end by 3:01 p.m.
   
• A lane on West SR-152 at Freedom Blvd is closed for landscape work. The closure was reported today and is expected to end by 3:01 p.m.
   

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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New local businesses

• A new business named HOMELUX was registered at 108 Atkinson Lane, Watsonville CA 95076 on October 7. The business was registered by LOMELI IVAN as an individual business.
   
• A new business named DEL SOL INSURANCE & SERVICES was registered at 405 Union St, Watsonville CA 95076 on October 8. The business was registered by ELSA MARIE NUNEZ as an individual business.
   
• A new business named LAVISH AUTO SPA was registered at 135 Rogers Ave, Watsonville CA 95076 on October 10. The business was registered by ELITE GROUP INVESTMENTS INC as a corporation.
   
• A new business named R & J CLEANING was registered at 1961 Main St #234, Watsonville CA 95076 on October 11. The business was registered by THOMAS ROBERT AMADOR as an individual business.
   

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Community crime report

• A 53-year-old man was arrested for having methamphetamine and illegal paraphernalia at a 7-Eleven on Main Street. He was given a citation and released at the scene. The incident happened around 3 a.m. on October 15 near the 1400 block of Main Street in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A 44-year-old man was arrested driving under the influence of alcohol at 6 p.m. on October 14 near the 100 Block of First St in Watsonville. He was taken to the Santa Cruz County Jail for booking. (source)
   
• An unknown person stole a purse from an unattended shopping cart at 6 p.m. on October 14 near the 1400 Block of Freedom Blvd in Watsonville. (source)
   
• Two suspects attacked a 28-year-old man in his home at 11 p.m. on September 14. The victim is now seeking to press charges against them. This incident happened near the 500 Block of Main St 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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