Good morning! It’s June 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then sunshine in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will see low clouds followed by sunshine. The high will be 69 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Watsonville / Pajaro news
A committee recommends renaming Cesar Chavez Middle School over abuse allegations; the school board will vote soon. Santa Cruz Dungeons & Dragons group loses volunteer leader to Europe. Capitola teen Carlos Angeles identified in fatal Highway 152 crash.
Here are the recommendations for renaming Watsonville’s Cesar Chavez Middle School
By Hillary Ojeda
Jun 22, 2026
Dungeons & Dragons group thrives in an unlikely place – local libraries – thanks to a volunteer at the helm
By Tania Ortiz
Jun 21, 2026
‘He was that person you could depend on’: Victim of fatal Highway 152 crash identified as Capitola teen Carlos Angeles
By Caly Luna Plowman
Jun 19, 2026
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
June Craft Nights: Embroidery
Event date: June 22. Event time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100, Watsonville, 95076
At Watsonville Civic Plaza on June 22
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane is closed on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway for asphalt paving. The closure is scheduled to last until July 3.
Community crime report
- Police arrested a person for having a stolen vehicle, trying to get away from officers in a dangerous manner, driving with a suspended license due to DUI, and violating parole. The incident happened near Freedom Boulevard and Green Valley Road in Watsonville at 9 p.m. on June 18. (source)
- There was an arrest for an outstanding felony bench warrant near Airport Boulevard and Pajaro Lane, Watsonville, at 8 a.m. on June 18. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a license, and related offenses. The incident happened near Ford Street and E. Kearney Street in Watsonville at 9 p.m. on June 18. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving with a suspended license due to a previous DUI. The incident happened near the 1900 block of Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville at 9 p.m. on June 18. The person was cited and released at the scene. (source)
- A theft of landscaping items from school property occurred near the 200 block of E. Beach Street, Watsonville. The incident happened at 1 p.m. on June 18. The suspect or suspects are unknown, and there is no video evidence. The stolen items have not been recovered. (source)
- A person was arrested for public intoxication and taken to the sobering center, where staff took custody. The incident happened near the 500 block of Airport Boulevard, Watsonville, at 1 a.m. on June 19. (source)
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