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Good morning! It’s Apr. 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Fog will lift this morning in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be fog will dissipate this morning; sunny. The high will be 63 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Fog now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 pm.
9 am
51°
Fog
11 am
59°
1 pm
63°
3 pm
62°
Mostly sunny
5 pm
60°
7 pm
56°
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Monterey County detectives discovered an unidentified body buried by the Pajaro River levee near the Pajaro-Watsonville bridge. An autopsy is pending. Residents with information are urged to contact local detectives.
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What’s new around you
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Read on to see the details about each item…
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for having illegal drug items and violating probation. This happened near the 200 Block of E Lake Ave in Watsonville at 2 a.m. on April 11. (source)
- A person was arrested for shoplifting and violating probation. This happened near the 200 Block of Freedom Blvd in Watsonville at 1 p.m. on April 10. (source)
Farmers’ market Tuesday
El Mercado is a weekly farmers’ market aiming to decrease food insecurity and improve access to health-promoting resources for Pajaro Valley families. This wellness-focused market offers health services such as diabetes screening in addition to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Tuesday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 61 Crestview Dr., Watsonville, April through October Read more
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Spring Show and Sale 2025
This event will offer an opportunity to explore thousands of cacti and succulents, purchase new plants and related items, and engage with experts to a…
At Portuguese Hall of Watsonville on Apr. 19
Annieglass: Create Earrings with Herkimer Diamonds
Lisa will teach you basic wire wrapping techniques, which include making hook and eye clasps, and an earring wire with basic forming techniques.
At Annieglass Inc on Apr. 19
Watsonville Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza
Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at Franich Park!
At Franich Park on Apr. 19
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Long-term projects: Green Valley Road: Expect single lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday between Holohan Road and Mesa Verde Road. This will continue until April 30th, weather permitting.
Highway 1: There will be overnight ramp and lane closures between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue from April 13th to today for final striping as part of a construction project.
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