Good morning! It’s December 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 65 with a low of 39. Mostly sunny now, changing to clear at 7 p.m.
Looking ahead: Cool tonight
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Damage to tiny homes at Watsonville’s new outdoor shelter delayed its opening by weeks, but Monterey County officials still plan to move unhoused residents in later this month.
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By Tania Ortiz
Dec 5, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Mi Casa es Tu Casa
Mi Casa es Tu Casa 2025: Rooted in Remembrance marks Pajaro Valley Arts’ final exhibition at our Sudden Street gallery before we transition to the his…
At Porter Building on December 5
Repeats 2 more times until December 7
Crafternoon
Event date: December 5 Event Time: 02:00 P.M. – 05:00 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Looking for a fun and …
At Watsonville Public Library on December 5
Repeats 3 more times until December 17
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: December 5 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Join us for some fun w…
At Watsonville Public Library on December 5
Repeats once more on December 12
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is under one-way traffic control for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. today.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Conchita’s Ice Cream at 15 E Beach St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on December 2 with no critical issues.
- Slice Project at 300 Main St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on December 2 with no critical issues.
- Subway Sandwiches #38133 at 7 Second St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on December 2 with no critical issues.
- Eben-ezer Ice Cream And Deli at 521 Main St. Ste A, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on December 3 with no critical issues.
- Watsonville Community Hospital at 75 Nielson St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on December 3 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for being publicly intoxicated under the influence of drugs. The incident happened near the 100 Block of W Lake Ave., Watsonville. It occurred at 10 p.m. on December 3. (source)
- A person was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor bench warrant near the 500 Block of Main St., Watsonville at 2 p.m. on December 3. (source)
- A person was arrested for refusing to provide identification to police during a detention. The incident happened near the 200 Block of Pine St., Watsonville. It occurred at 11 a.m. on December 3. The person was taken to Santa Cruz County Jail. (source)
- A vehicle burglary and theft of a purse happened near the 100 Block of Miles Ln, Watsonville at 4 a.m. on December 3. An unknown suspect broke the window of a vehicle and stole a purse. (source)
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