Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, April 28

Good morning! It’s April 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Plenty of sun in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be plenty of sun. There is a 6% chance of rain. The high will be 65 with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Rain late Friday night

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• A traffic collision occurred today at the intersection of Werner Rd and CR-G12 involving a 2022 grey Kia K5. Initially reported as reckless driving, it was later updated to a collision with no injuries. The incident happened when another vehicle stopped abruptly, and the driver of that vehicle exited and began yelling.
   
• A lane on North Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive is closed for shoulder work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
   
• East SR-129 at Locust Street has alternating lane closures for landscape work. This is expected to end on April 30 at 3:01 p.m.
   
• The alternating lanes on West SR-129 at Main Street are closed for landscape work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. on April 30.
   
• The alternating lanes on East SR-152 at Holm Road are closed for landscape work. The closure is expected to end on April 30 at 3:01 p.m.
   
• The alternating lanes on West SR-152 at Freedom Blvd. are closed for landscape work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. on April 30.
   
• An injured deer caused a traffic incident in the southbound lane of Highway 1 near Freedom in Aptos. It was reported at 6:57 a.m. today.
   
• The alternating lanes on North Highway 1 at 41st Avenue in Capitola/Soquel are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. on May 5.
   
• The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are completely closed for road excavation. The closure is expected to end at 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
   
• A lane on South Highway 1 at Mar Monte Avenue in Aptos is closed for shoulder work. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
   
• Highway 9 in San Lorenzo Valley is closed to one-way traffic near Prospect Avenue for slope repair work. The closure will end today at 3:59 p.m.
   
• A lane on North Highway 9 at the San Lorenzo River Bridge in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end today at 4:01 p.m.
   
• A lane on North Highway 17 at Spanish Bit Chapel in Scotts Valley is closed for tree work. The closure will end at 12:01 p.m. tomorrow.
   
• Long-term projects: Green Valley Road, from Holohan Road to Mesa Verde Road, will have single lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Expect delays or consider alternate routes. The work is expected to finish by April 30, weather permitting.
   

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Community crime report

• A person was arrested for a felony bench warrant with no bail. This happened near Riverside Dr & Locust St. in Watsonville at midnight on April 25. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for felony vandalism, burglary, disorderly conduct due to alcohol, and trespassing. This happened near the 200 block of Hammer Dr in Watsonville at 11 p.m. on April 24. (source)
   

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Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz police assert downtown safety, despite theft and disturbance concerns. Business owners note rising mental health and substance abuse issues, but data shows no crime increase. Community outreach programs target these challenges.

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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

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Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.

• Gomez Gasoline Automotive at 153 Main St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on April 24 with no critical issues.
   
• El Original Tacos El Chuy at 475 Rodriguez St. Ste 3, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on April 24 with no critical issues.
   

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Did you know?

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SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.