Good morning! It’s May 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 62 with a low of 53. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at noon.
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Pajaro Valley Unified will lay off about 100 staff, including special education and mental health workers, raising concerns about student support and safety. Weekend events: ’90s dance party, local band contest at Moe’s Alley, Memorial Day activities.
Pajaro Valley Unified school board approves layoffs of about 100 full-time staff
By Hillary Ojeda
May 22, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 21-25
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
May 21, 2026
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Family Formal Fundraiser
Join us for our Family Formal! Dance, play games, enjoy snacks, and make memories while supporting our Financial Assistance Program so all families ca…
At Watsonville Family YMCA on May 22
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 robbery involving the unlawful use of tear gas and battery on a person happened near Airport Road and Holly Drive in Watsonville. The incident occurred at 7 p.m. on May 20. Police collected witness statements and included them in their report. (source)
- A person violated a criminal protective order related to domestic violence, and this was a felony with a prior offense. The incident happened near the 100 block of Rodriguez Way in Watsonville. It occurred at 5 a.m. on May 20. (source)
- Police responded to a report of people loitering on private property and having an open container of alcohol. Several individuals were arrested for being drunk in public, having drug paraphernalia, violating probation, and possessing a controlled substance. The incident happened near the 100 block of Alta Vista Avenue in Watsonville at 6 p.m. on May 20. All charges were misdemeanors. (source)
- Police conducted a search at a home and found about 1 gram of suspected cocaine. This happened near the 100 block of Blanca Lane, Watsonville, at 10 a.m. on May 20. (source)
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