Good morning! It’s August 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds yielding to sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 74 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Santa Cruz County’s homeless count is at record lows, but older adults and disabled individuals are increasing. Meanwhile, the $4.3B passenger rail project faces cost concerns at its first public hearing.
Santa Cruz County homeless count shows uneven progress as budget cuts loom
By Tania Ortiz
Aug 8, 2025
RTC’s $4.3B passenger rail vision gets first public hearing; next hurdle comes in December
By Max Chun
Aug 8, 2025
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: August 8 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Join us for some fun whi…
At Watsonville Public Library on August 8
Repeats once more on August 15
College Lake Project Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Come celebrate the grand opening of the College Lake Project with a fun ribbon cutting ceremony!
At on August 8
Iron Chef at the Youth Center
Event date: August 8 Event Time: 02:00 P.M. – 07:00 P.M. Location: 30 Maple Avenue Watsonville 95076 Description: Months and years of training has com…
At on August 8
Watsonville: Farmers Market
The Watsonville Farmers Market is every Friday afternoon from 2-7 all year round at the City Plaza in Downtown Watsonville. Don’t miss out on the won…
At Downtown Watsonville on August 8
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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