Good morning! It’s May. 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then some sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be low clouds followed by some sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
9 am
56°
Cloudy
11 am
61°
1 pm
64°
3 pm
67°
Mostly sunny
5 pm
67°
7 pm
62°
Partly sunny
Looking ahead: Expect showers tomorrow
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Santa Cruz County’s May Day protests opposed Trump policies, with rallies at UC Santa Cruz and Watsonville Plaza. Upcoming events: “Sweet” Dessert Festival on May 24 and Pete Seeger tribute concert at Kuumbwa Jazz Center.
A day of protest in photos: May Day rallies across Santa Cruz County
By Lookout Santa Cruz
May 2, 2025
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, May 1-8
By Wallace Baine
May 1, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Community crime report
- A man was stopped for a traffic equipment violation and was found to have a bench warrant for a felony and misdemeanor. He was also in possession of a controlled substance and resisted an officer. This happened near Hushbeck Ave. & McKenzie Ave. in Watsonville at 1 a.m. on May 1. (source)
- A battery incident occurred involving a victim and a 38-year-old individual. It happened near the 100 block of Beach St. in Watsonville at 3 p.m. on April 30. (source)
- An incident involving a juvenile occurred near the 100 block of Maple Ave. in Watsonville at 9 a.m. on April 30. Details are withheld due to privacy concerns. (source)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Alternating lanes on North Highway 1 at 41st Avenue in Capitola/Soquel are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. on May 5.
- South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure is expected to end at 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
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
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce Cornhole Tournament
May 8 at 3pm. Donations from this event will go to Second Harvest Food Bank. General admission is $55.20. Register today on Eventbrite.
At 50 Aviation Way on May. 8
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.
- Fired Up Fresh at 412 E Riverside Dr, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on May. 1 with no critical issues.
- Ortiz Store And Deli at 29 E Beach St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on May. 1 with no critical issues.
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