Good morning! It’s Oct. 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds breaking for some sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
This morning will be mostly cloudy, then clouds will give way to sun this afternoon. The high will be 71 with a low of 46.
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Santa Cruz County voters can register and vote before Nov. 3; check deadlines and locations. Martín Vargas-Vega’s farmwork-to-tech journey is featured in a documentary. Hear from the candidates in the District 5 and District 7 Watsonville City Council races.
Santa Cruz County Election 2026: Can you still register to vote? What to know before Nov. 3
By Kate Lipsky
Oct 23, 2026
Watsonville native’s journey from farmworker family to tech career is focus of new documentary
By Alia Yee Noll
Oct 23, 2026
➤ Para leer el artículo en español, haga clic aquí.
Meet the candidates: Watsonville City Council competitive races in Districts 5 and 7
By Community Voices
Oct 23, 2026
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Community crime report
- A robbery and physical assault happened near the 100 block of Sudden Street in Watsonville at 4 p.m. on Oct. 21. (source)
- Police arrested two people for reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, probation violation, having burglary tools, having illegal drug paraphernalia, and resisting or delaying an officer. The incident happened near the 100 block of Middlefield Lane in Watsonville around 1 a.m. on Oct. 22. (source)
- A vehicle was stolen and later found parked nearby. The vehicle was returned to its owner. The incident happened near Cliff Avenue, Watsonville, at 8 a.m. on Oct. 21. Police are investigating. (source)
- Police found someone with a controlled substance during a collision. This happened near Pennsylvania Drive and Willow Creek Street in Watsonville at 4 p.m. on Oct. 21. The person was cited and released for possession of a controlled substance. (source)
- A shoplifting incident happened near the 300 block of Green Valley Road in Watsonville. It occurred at 1 p.m. on Oct. 21. (source)
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