Good morning! It’s August 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and beautiful in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be sunny to partly cloudy and beautiful. The high will be 77 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at noon
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County’s housing market nears a buyer’s market with rising July inventory and sales; experts say buyers may gain more leverage as the slower fall season approaches.
Santa Cruz County housing picture ‘almost a buyer’s market’ as inventory, sales continue rising
By Max Chun
Aug 22, 2025
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: August 22 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Join us for some fun wh…
At Watsonville Public Library on August 22
Cars and Coffee
Classic cars and coffee every Saturday morning, in East Lake Village Shopping Center. It doesn’t get much better. Come walk around the expansive parki…
At East Lake Village Shopping Center on August 23
Repeats 38 more times until May 16
Taller: Tratando con emociones fuertes – Superando el miedo
PARA FAMILIAS CON NIÑOS DE HASTA 5 AÑOS jueves, el 25 de agosto • 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Escanee para inscribirse Asista a este taller GRATUITO de crianza…
At Watsonville Public Library on August 25
Author Talks: Tasha Eurich
Enjoy live virtual author talks this August ~ each talk features the opportunity to participate in an author Q&A or pre-submit questions during regist…
At Register and view more Author Talks at on August 28
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. tomorrow.
- Southbound Highway 17 is facing closures for asphalt paving in the Eastside / Live Oak area. The closure is expected to end at 5:01 p.m. tomorrow.
Farmers’ market today
Known for its food vendors and food trucks featuring regional Latin American cuisine, the Watsonville Farmers’ Market is known for being a place to hang out and stay a while after fulfilling your weekly shopping needs.
Friday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Peck Street near Main and Union streets, Watsonville, Year Round Read more
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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