Good morning! It’s June 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then sunshine in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be low clouds followed by sunshine. The high will be 71 with a low of 48. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
9 am
57°

Cloudy
11 am
63°

1 pm
68°

3 pm
71°

Mostly sunny
5 pm
69°

7 pm
65°

Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
Watsonville / Pajaro news
PVUSD board reversed ethnic studies decisions after state law complaints. PVUSD launches a student airplane-building program. Santa Cruz County faces rising deportation fears amid increased immigration raids and protests.
PVUSD board overturns votes related to ethnic studies dispute after complaint alleging violations of state law
By Hillary Ojeda
Jun 12, 2025
PVUSD students can learn to build a flyable two-seater airplane under new career skills program
By Sarah Cobos
Jun 12, 2025
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: June 13 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Join us for some fun whil…
At Watsonville Public Library on June 13

Volunteer at Second Harvest’s Drive-Thru Diaper Distribution
Help Second Harvest distribute diapers and wipes to families in need: we need volunteers to help with traffic control, check-in, loading and more at o…
At Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County on June 13
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
Community crime report
- A 30-year-old man was arrested for obstructing and resisting a public officer and for battery on a peace officer. This incident happened near the 100 block of Brennan St. in Watsonville at 10 p.m. on June 11. (source)
- A traffic stop led to the arrest of two individuals for possession of unlawful paraphernalia and a controlled substance, as well as driving with a suspended license due to a DUI. This incident occurred near Walker St. & Sixth St. in Watsonville at 4 p.m. on June 11. (source)
- A 46-year-old man was arrested for violating a criminal protective order. The incident happened near the 100 block of Lee Rd in Watsonville at 1 p.m. on June 11. (source)
- A 44-year-old man was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct involving alcohol. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville at 11 a.m. on June 11. (source)
- A 26-year-old was arrested for driving with a suspended license due to a DUI. The incident happened near Clifford Avenue and Westbound Crescent Drive in Watsonville. It occurred at 10 a.m. on June 11. (source)
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