Good morning! It’s Sept. 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and nice in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be mostly sunny and nice. The high will be 78 with a low of 51.
Top news from nearby
The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum’s 40th anniversary features music, Hawaiian performances, and unveiling a restored lighthouse beacon funded by over $90,000 in community donations.
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is turning 40 – and celebrating with a newly restored lighthouse beacon
By Alia Yee Noll
Sep 25, 2026
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Watsonville Health Screening
Free health screening at Watsonville City Plaza during the farmers market!
At Plaza Watsonville on Sept. 25
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. 25
Cars and Coffee
Classic cars and coffee every Saturday morning, in East Lake Village Shopping Center.
At East Lake Village Shopping Center on Sept. 26
Watsonville City Council candidate forum: District 5 & 7
Hear directly from the candidates running for city council. Presented by Lookout Santa Cruz and the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce.
At Community Room Watsonville on Sept. 30
Farmers market today
With its food vendors and food trucks featuring regional Latin American cuisine, the Watsonville Farmers’ Market is known for being a place to hang out and stay a while after fulfilling your weekly shopping needs.
Friday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Peck Street near Main and Union streets, Watsonville, year-round Read more
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for shoplifting and found with a white powdery substance, which they admitted was fentanyl. The person was charged with shoplifting and possession of a controlled substance. The incident happened near the 300 block of Green Valley Road, Watsonville, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23. (source)
- A person was reported for spray painting a wall and damaging property. This happened near Walker Street and Ford Street in Watsonville. The incident took place at 3 p.m. on Sept. 23. (source)
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