Good morning! It’s May 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds yielding to sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 71 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Panetta to introduce new legislation aimed at ensuring battery storage systems are safer
By Tania Ortiz
May 8, 2026
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Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 7-10
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
May 7, 2026
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Health Fair
A day dedicated to your health, your community, and your well-being Join us for the Community Health Trust’s Annual Health Fair, a vibrant, family-fr…
At Watsonville City Plaza on May 8
District 4 Supervisor Candidate Forum
Join candidates for District 4 Supervisor and hear their answers to questions facing older adults and people with disabilities. The event is FREE and …
At Watsonville Senior Center on May 8
Watsonville Farmers’ Market
Event date: May 8. Time: 2-7 p.m. Location: Peck Street and Union Street, Watsonville
At Peck Street and Union StreetWatsonville on May 8
Farmers market today
Known for its food vendors and food trucks featuring regional Latin American cuisine, the downtown Watsonville farmers market is known for being a place to hang out and stay a while after fulfilling your weekly shopping needs.
Friday, 2-7 p.m. at Peck Street near Main and Union streets, Watsonville, year-round Read more
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!