Good morning! It’s Aug. 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will see clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 71 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Four Watsonville City Council seats are up for election in November. PVUSD will rename Cesar Chavez Middle School to Central Coast Middle School, retaining the CCMS acronym to reduce rebranding costs.
Who’s running for Watsonville City Council? Four district races begin to take shape
By Tania Ortiz
Aug 7, 2026
PVUSD board votes to rename Cesar Chavez Middle School to Central Coast Middle School
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 6, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Community Bridges WIC 19th Annual Breastfeeding Walk and Health Fair
We invite you to join us for our 19th Annual WIC Breastfeeding Walk and Health Fair on Friday at 3 p.m.
At Community Bridges Plaza on Aug. 7
Watsonville Farmers Market
Event date: Aug. 7. Event time: 2-9 p.m. Location: Peck Street and Union Street, Watsonville …
At Peck Street and Union Street, Watsonville on Aug. 7
Repeats once more on Aug. 14
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for having a felony warrant, possessing illegal paraphernalia, petty theft, trespassing, and violating probation. The incident happened near the 100 block of Carr St., Watsonville, at 1 a.m. on Aug. 6. The person was taken to Santa Cruz County Jail. (source)
- A person was arrested for being drunk in public, having an open container in a public park, and having two outstanding warrants — one for a misdemeanor and one for a felony. The arrest happened near the 100 block of Main St. in Watsonville at 9 p.m. on Aug. 5. The person was taken to jail. (source)
- A person was arrested for having cocaine, which is a felony. The person was given a citation and released at the scene. The case will be reviewed by the district attorney’s office. This happened near the 200 block of Misty Glade Lane in Watsonville at 7 p.m. on Aug. 5. (source)
- A person was arrested for being under the influence of drugs in public and for violating probation. The incident happened near the 200 block of Anna Street, Watsonville, at 9 p.m. on Aug. 5. The person was taken to Santa Cruz County Jail. (source)
- A person was reported for not following a court order meant to protect someone, which is a misdemeanor. This happened near the 200 block of E. Beach Street in Watsonville at 7 p.m. on Aug. 5. (source)
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