Good morning! It’s Sept. 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Not as warm but pleasant in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will see areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and not as warm but pleasant. The high will be 73 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.


Watsonville / Pajaro news


As Santa Cruz County grappled with a heat wave, workers adapted with extra water breaks, shade and adjusted hours to stay safe amid rising temperatures.

Santa Cruz County’s heat wave, one job at a time

Santa Cruz County’s heat wave, one job at a time

By Lookout Santa Cruz staff

Sep 11, 2026


Santa Cruz County Fair

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

Bilingual Baby Laptime
Bilingual Baby Laptime

Event date: Sept. 11. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 275 Main St., Suite #100, Watsonville …

At Watsonville Civic Plaza on Sept. 11
Repeats once more on Sept. 18

North Bookmobile at Pajaro Park
North Bookmobile at Pajaro Park

The Monterey County Free Libraries North Bookmobile serves the community of Pajaro at Pajaro Community Park! We visit on Tuesdays and Fridays …

At Pajaro Park on Sept. 11
Repeats 29 more times until Dec. 22

Cars and Coffee
Cars and Coffee

Classic cars and coffee every Saturday morning at East Lake Village Shopping Center. It doesn’t get much better …

At East Lake Village Shopping Center on Sept. 12
Repeats 30 more times until April 10

Far West Fungi FARM TOUR
Far West Fungi FARM TOUR

Back by popular demand! We’re thrilled to announce that Far West Fungi is opening the farm gates in Moss Landing for our first public farm tour …

At Far West Fungi Farm on Sept. 13


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for having illegal drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Blanca Lane, Watsonville, at 10 p.m. on Sept. 9. The person was cited and released at the Watsonville Police Department. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for obstructing or resisting a police officer after being detained for possible battery. The incident happened near Union Street and Elm Street in Watsonville at 9 p.m. on Sept. 9. (source)
     
  • A person was hit in the head with a bottle and their truck was damaged, with the damage costing more than $400. The suspects had left before police arrived. This happened near Clifford Avenue and Crescent Court, Watsonville, at 8 p.m. on Sept. 9. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor bench warrant after being stopped by police during a bicycle stop for a traffic violation. The incident happened near Freedom Boulevard and Cliff Avenue in Watsonville at 11 a.m. on Sept. 9. (source)