Good morning! It’s July 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be areas of low clouds, then sun and delightful. The high will be 76 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to cloudy at 8 a.m.
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What’s new around you
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Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Spa Day Passes
A notable new offering for the property, La Bahia has introduced Spa Day Passes, now available via ResortPass (based on availability), granting both…
At La Bahia Hotel & Spa – Santa Cruz on July 27
Repeats 6 more times until August 2
Local Specials
For a more casual local draw, Low Tide features weekly dining specials including The Monday Slice ($20 signature pizzas)…
At La Bahia Hotel & Spa, Low Tide on July 27
Repeats 11 more times until August 23
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 70 Sunset Beach Road in Watsonville. The proposal seeks to replace a failed agricultural well (well #4), currently located adjacent to San Andreas Road, with a new well situated approximately 700 feet south of the existing site, adjacent to Sunset Beach Drive. The new well is planned to have a 16-inch casing and a 16-inch stainless screen, though the final design will be determined following exploratory drilling. Because the site is within the coastal zone, the project requires a Coastal Development Permit. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31 at 7:01 a.m.
- There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
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
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and property development updates 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.