Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, April 24

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Good morning! It’s April 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds and sun in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be clouds and sun. The high will be 64 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather tomorrow morning through Sunday afternoon.

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Watsonville / Pajaro news

Santa Cruz County candidates filed campaign finance disclosures. Capitola renewed Flock license-plate reader contract amid privacy concerns. Weekend events: The Perfect Pair wine event, Ducky Derby, and Guelaguetza Festival.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Metal debris was found in the southbound lane at San Andreas Road and Sunset Beach Road, causing a traffic hazard. No vehicle was found at the scene. The incident was reported today.
   
• A traffic collision with unknown injuries was reported this morning at 6:51 a.m. on Highway 129 between 1200 and 1340. The incident was ongoing.
   
• A lane on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway is closed for asphalt paving. The closure is scheduled to last until July 3.
   

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Community crime report

• A person was arrested on a felony warrant and taken to the county jail. The incident happened near the 800 block of Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville at 11 a.m. on April 22. (source)
   
• A violation of a court-ordered child custody agreement was reported. Police are requesting a warrant for the person involved and have sent the case to the district attorney’s office for filing. The incident happened near the 300 block of E Lake Avenue, Watsonville, at 3 p.m. on April 22. (source)
   
• A violation of a civil harassment order was reported near the 100 block of Hill Avenue, Watsonville. The incident happened at 3 p.m. on April 22. The victim asked for prosecution, and a warrant was requested for the suspect for disobeying a court order. (source)
   
• A person was stopped for a traffic violation, showed signs of being drunk, did not follow police instructions and tried to run away. The person was caught and arrested for driving under the influence and resisting arrest. The incident happened near Misty Glade Lane and Stillbreeze Lane in Watsonville at 9 p.m. on April 22. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for obstructing officers during a disturbance investigation. The incident happened near the 300 block of Bree Lane, Watsonville, at 10 p.m. on April 22. (source)
   
• A person was found lying face-down next to a vehicle, showing signs of being drunk in public. The incident happened near La Jolla Street & Villa Street in Watsonville. It occurred at midnight on April 23. The person was arrested for public intoxication and taken to the sobering center in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A person was taken into custody for having methamphetamine. The incident happened near the 100 block of Union Street, Watsonville. It occurred at 3 a.m. on April 23. The person was cited and released at the Watsonville Police Department. (source)
   

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