Good morning! It’s June 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and nice in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will see areas of low clouds, then some sun and nice. The high will be 72 with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Watsonville / Pajaro news
The civil grand jury urges Santa Cruz County to expedite housing, behavioral health and pedestrian safety improvements. Watsonville Community Hospital appoints Tim Moran as interim CEO, replacing Stephen Gray on July 10.
Grand jury: Santa Cruz County must move faster on housing, strengthen behavioral health system
By Max Chun
Jun 26, 2026
Watsonville Community Hospital appoints veteran healthcare leader as interim CEO
By Tania Ortiz
Jun 25, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Pajaro – Lunch at the Library
Join us for Lunch at the Library on Fridays through July 24 from 2 to 3 p.m. Free lunch will be provided for children and teens 18 years a…
At Pajaro Community Park on June 26
Repeats 4 more times until July 24
Watsonville Farmers Market
Event date: June 26. Event time: 2-7 p.m. Location: Peck Street and Union Street, Watsonville
At Peck Street and Union StreetWatsonville on June 26
Repeats once more on July 3
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway is closed for asphalt paving. The closure is expected to last until July 3.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for trespassing and having drug paraphernalia after refusing to leave a business where they were not allowed. This happened near the 100 block of Mariposa Avenue, Watsonville, at 10 a.m. on June 24. The person was taken to the county jail. (source)
- A male juvenile was arrested for trespassing and not following a juvenile court order. The incident happened near the 100 block of Napa Street, Watsonville, at 2 p.m. on June 24. The juvenile was later taken to juvenile hall. (source)
- A person was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. The incident happened near the 100 block of Herman Avenue in Watsonville, at 1 a.m. on June 25. (source)
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