Good morning! It’s March 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and very warm in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be very warm with periods of clouds and sunshine. The high will be 80 with a low of 45. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Partly sunny now, changing to intermittent clouds at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: Cooler next week with the opportunity for much-needed rain
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Pajaro Valley High School students are staging the play “Zoot Suit” in a makeshift “black box” theater built from unused classrooms, reflecting their teacher’s embrace of the Chicano theater ethos of rasquachi, or creating something from nothing. This weekend’s production, rooted in the historical events of the Zoot Suit Riots, has fostered cultural pride and identity among students while drawing on community support and ties to El Teatro Campesino.
Built from the ground up: Pajaro Valley High students stage ‘Zoot Suit’ in DIY theater
By Hillary Ojeda
Mar 27, 2026
Watsonville hospital leadership inching closer to finding an external partner; February finances trend positive
By Tania Ortiz
Mar 27, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County recreation, arts & food events this weekend, March 26-29
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Mar 26, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Spa Day Passes
A notable new offering for the property, La Bahia has introduced Spa Day Passes, now available via ResortPass (based on availability), granting both t…
At La Bahia Hotel & Spa – Santa Cruz on March 27
Repeats 128 more times until August 2
5 Year Anniversary Event
The weekend celebration will highlight the store’s offerings with complimentary wine and beer tastings, food samples from trusted brands, and popular …
At Staff of Life on March 27
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There was a traffic incident on Highway 1 southbound at Soquel Avenue in the Live Oak area.
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.
- The Salvation Army at 214 Union St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Dec. 23 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for having outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The incident happened near the 1000 block of Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, at 9 p.m. on March 25. The individual was taken to the county jail and booked. (source)
- A person stole a three-pack of 24-ounce Bud Light cans from CVS without paying and ran away. The suspect has not been identified. This happened near the 400 block of Rodriguez Street, Watsonville, at 5 p.m. on March 25. (source)
- People were arrested for having a gun and ammunition though they are not allowed to because of felony convictions. The incident happened near the 100 block of Riverside Drive, Watsonville, at 1 p.m. on March 25. (source)
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