Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Nice with clouds and sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be nice with times of clouds and sun. The high will be 70 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at noon
Looking ahead: Clouds and sun this weekend
Watsonville / Pajaro news
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By Max Chun
Aug 11, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Sewing Workshop
Event date: August 12 Event Time: 04:00 P.M. – 05:30 P.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076 Description: ✨ Free Sewing …
At on August 12
Videogame Tournaments
Event date: August 12 Event Time: 04:30 P.M. – 05:30 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Did you know that we ho…
At Watsonville Public Library on August 12
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application concerning a property at 763 The Shoreline in La Selva Beach. The proposal seeks to renew a permit for operating a 3-bedroom vacation rental at this location, which necessitates obtaining a Vacation Rental Permit. Residents are encouraged to submit their public comments on the application by September 2. A decision regarding the permit will be made on or after September 3, and any appeals must be filed within two weeks following the decision. The property management company overseeing the vacation rental is tasked with addressing any issues that may arise. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic hazard was reported today on Highway 1 North at the Morrissey intersection. A vehicle with hazard lights on was partially blocking the right lane. The California Highway Patrol monitored the situation.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. The closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
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.
- Swing Time Events at 19 W Lake Ave., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on August 8 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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