Good morning! It’s March 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Delightful with sunshine in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be delightful with sunshine. The high will be 72 with a low of 42. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 1 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
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 March 6
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.
- A lane is closed on westbound SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway for asphalt paving. The closure will last until July 3 at 5:59 a.m.
- A dark blue Tesla and a white Bronco were involved in a collision on northbound Highway 17 at Laurel in Scotts Valley. The Tesla was reportedly speeding and road raging, which led to the other vehicle colliding with it. Both cars ended up on the right shoulder. No one was injured and there was no blockage of the road. The incident was reported today.
Property development
- On March 2, the Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application for a project at No Situs – Dairy Road. The approved project involves drilling a new agricultural well on parcel 052-181-18 to replace an existing well on parcel 052-181-20, which was condemned in anticipation of a water recharge project. The new well will serve approximately 140 acres of commercial farmland, primarily used for strawberries and leafy greens, and will not increase water use or change the current use of the site. The project includes the destruction of the old well and installation of the new well, which will be constructed to a depth of 350 feet with a 22-inch diameter casing. Water conservation measures, such as drip irrigation, are already in place. The project required and received a Coastal Development Permit. (view application)
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for breaking a business window and violating felony parole. This happened near the 600 Block of Main St., Watsonville, at 9 a.m. on March 4. (source)
- A person was found with drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine while on felony probation. This happened near the 100 Block of W Beach St., Watsonville, on the top floor of a parking structure at 7 p.m. on March 4. (source)
- Driving with a license suspended for DUI was reported near Freedom Blvd. and Eastern Dr in Watsonville at 11 p.m. on March 4. A 33-year-old was stopped for a vehicle code violation, found to have a suspended license due to a previous DUI, cited, and released at the scene. (source)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported near Main St. & Crossroads Sq, Watsonville at 10 p.m. on March 4. A person was stopped by police during a traffic stop, cited for having drug paraphernalia, and released at the scene. (source)
- A person was arrested for a misdemeanor bench warrant. The incident happened near the 200 Block of Union St., Watsonville at noon on March 4. The person was cited and released at the scene. (source)
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