Good morning! It’s Nov. 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and delightful in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be mostly sunny and delightful. The high will be 75 with a low of 44.
Watsonville/Pajaro news
Ed Acosta, Angel Zuniga still leading in Watsonville City Council races; Andrew Goldenkranz, Alicia Jimenez, Mads Realmuto and Eriberto Estrada are leading for four seats on the Pajaro Valley Unified governing board.
Watsonville City Council: Acosta maintains lead in District 7, while Zuniga holds slim edge in District 5
By Tania Ortiz
Nov. 5, 2026
Pajaro Valley Unified school board races: Goldenkranz, Estrada, Jimenez and Realmuto leading
By Hillary Ojeda
Nov. 5, 2026
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- A person was stopped by police and found to be driving with a license that had been suspended for DUI. The person also had drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance. The arrest happened near Hyde Street and Eighth Street in Watsonville at 10 p.m. on Nov. 4. (source)
- A woman reported that her ex-boyfriend drove his car into her parked car. She then grabbed him by the neck and scratched him. The ex-boyfriend left before police arrived. Officers searched the area but did not find him. This happened near the 100 block of Penny Lane, Watsonville, at 4 a.m. on Nov. 4. No one was arrested. (source)
- A driver was stopped by police for driving with a license suspended due to a previous DUI. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days. This happened near Riverside Drive and Menker Street, Watsonville, at 6 a.m. on Nov. 4. (source)
- A vehicle was stolen and later recovered. The incident happened near Pennsylvania Avenue and Clifford Avenue in Watsonville at 4 a.m. on Nov. 4. No arrest was made. (source)
- A person was arrested for shoplifting at a hardware store near the 300 block of Green Valley Road in Watsonville. The incident happened at midnight on Nov. 4. (source)
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