Good morning! It’s December 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 65 with a low of 40. Clear now, changing to mostly sunny at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Cool tonight
Watsonville / Pajaro news
ICE agents visited Santa Cruz County 13 times since July. A key RTC meeting will address the rail-trail project’s future, with local leaders’ new proposal facing opposition.
ICE has visited Santa Cruz County at least 13 times since July, records show
By Tania Ortiz
Dec 1, 2025
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
Holidays Craft Nights
Event date: December 1 Event Time: 05:30 P.M. – 07:30 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Let’s craft his Decemb…
At Watsonville Public Library on December 1
Sewing Workshop
Event date: December 2 Event Time: 04:00 P.M. – 05:30 P.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076 Description: ✨ Free Sewing…
At on December 2
Lego Club
Event date: December 2 Event Time: 04:00 P.M. – 05:30 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Be a Master Builder at…
At Watsonville Public Library on December 2
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is currently accepting public comments on a zoning application for 84 Sunset Drive, but will stop accepting comments after December 11. The application seeks to renew a permit for a one-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family home, which allows overnight stays of up to 30 days at a time. If approved, the renewal would extend the permit’s expiration date from December 15, to December 15, 203. The property is located on the west side of Sunset Drive, approximately .3 miles from the intersection with Shell Road, in the San Andreas Planning Area. Residents who wish to provide input on this proposal must submit their comments before the December 11 deadline. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is down to one-way traffic because of emergency work. This is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
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.
- Watsonville Post Acute Center-west at 525 Auto Center Dr, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on November 25 with no critical issues.
- Watsonville Nursing Center-east at 535 Auto Center Dr, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on November 25 with no critical issues.
- Vallarta Supermarkets #58 at 1702 Freedom Blvd., Freedom, passed a county health inspection on November 25 with no critical issues.
- Togo’s #335115 at 445 Main St. Ste 104, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on November 25 with no critical issues.
- Mcdonald’s #37239 at 190 Main St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on November 25 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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