Good morning! It’s Aug. 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then some sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will see low clouds followed by some sun. The high will be 70, with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11).
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Santa Cruz County schools ask parents for children’s health insurance info to sustain free mental health services. Watsonville Community Hospital nurses will rally Monday over the NICU closure due to staffing shortages.
What families need to know about the free mental health services provided by Santa Cruz County public schools
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 31, 2026
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Watsonville Community Hospital nurses to rally over NICU closure, staffing shortages
By Tania Ortiz
Aug 31, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Online Author Talks: David O. Stewart
Event date: Sept. 1. Event time: 11 a.m.-noon. Via Zoom.
Via Zoom on Sept. 1
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. 1
Repeats 32 more times until Dec. 22
Community crime report
- Police found a person at a park after hours and discovered illegal drugs and drug-related items. The person was arrested for having a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, having prior offenses, and an outstanding warrant. The incident happened near the 300 block of Main Street, Watsonville, at 10 p.m. on Aug. 27. (source)
- A person was found with a controlled substance (misdemeanor). The incident happened near Beach Street and East Pine Street in Watsonville at 9 p.m. on Aug. 27. The person was cited and released at the police department. The case is closed. (source)
- A person was arrested during a traffic stop because they had an outstanding misdemeanor bench warrant. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Main Street, Watsonville, at 10 p.m. on Aug. 27. (source)
- A person was arrested for having outstanding misdemeanor warrants that allowed for cite and release. The incident happened near the 300 block of Manabe Ow Road, Watsonville, at noon on Aug. 27. The person was given a notice to appear and then released. (source)
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