Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, February 9

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Good morning! It’s February 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be a morning shower in spots; otherwise, rather cloudy. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 48. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather tomorrow afternoon through late Wednesday night

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Watsonville / Pajaro news

A Watsonville teacher is on leave after a pro-ICE post. The city hired a retail consultant to attract businesses. Regional planners ended a rail contract and are advancing trail and road safety projects.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

Add an event to our calendar

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
   
• There is a lane closure on West SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway for asphalt paving. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. on July 3.
   
• One lane of North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area is closed for shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
   
• CHP helped Caltrans with maintenance work at the intersection of Highway 17 and Glenwood Cutoff in Scotts Valley today.
   

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Community crime report

• Arrest on two out-of-county felony warrants near the 300 Block of Brentwood Dr, Watsonville at 8 p.m. on February 5. (source)
   
• A person was stopped for a bicycle violation and, after a search, was found with a glass smoking pipe and a white substance believed to be a controlled substance. The person was arrested for having drug paraphernalia, possessing a controlled substance, and violating probation. This happened near Clifford Ave. and Hammer Dr in Watsonville at 11 p.m. on February 5. (source)
   
• A person was found with illegal paraphernalia and arrested on several misdemeanor warrants after being checked by police. This happened near the 1400 Block of Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville at 7 a.m. on February 5. (source)
   
• A person was found with illegal drug paraphernalia after causing a disturbance. This happened near the 200 Block of Crestview Dr, Watsonville, at 1 p.m. on February 5. (source)
   

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