Good morning! It’s January 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Nice with plenty of sunshine in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be nice with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 75 with a low of 43.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Fruition Brewing hosts a free MLK Day BBQ in Watsonville. Other events: art shows, live music at Bargetto Winery and Felton Music Hall, Cars and Coffee, pet painting fundraiser, and open mic comedy at Shanty Shack.
Best of Santa Cruz County food & arts events this weekend, Jan. 15-19
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jan 15, 2026
Weekender: Food events to put on your 2026 calendar
January 15, 2026
Your cheat sheet for eating well and going out in Santa Cruz County.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Watsonville Farmers’ Market
Event date: January 16 Event Time: 02:00 P.M. – 09:00 P.M. Location: Peck Street and Union Street Watsonville 95077
At Peck Street and Union StreetWatsonville on January 16
Repeats once more on January 23
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Join us for some fun while helping your child build socialization and early literacy skills ~ our Bilingual Baby Laptime will take place in-person at …
At Main Library – 275 Main Street on January 16
Repeats 38 more times until October 23
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 January 16
Mindset & Time Mastery: 1 Day Teen Success Workshop in San Jose, CA
A mindset and productivity workshop teaching teens how to plan better, think positively and handle challenges with confidence.
At regus CA on January 16
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1.
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
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.
- 5 Star Catering at 10 Hangar Way, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on January 15 with no critical issues.
- Farmers Market at 2202 E Lake Ave., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on January 15 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested during a traffic stop for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The incident happened near California St. & Jefferson St. in Watsonville at 8 a.m. on January 14. The person was given a citation and released by police. (source)
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