Good morning! It’s June 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, sunny. The high will be 68 with a low of 51. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at noon
Looking ahead: Cool from tomorrow to Wednesday
Watsonville / Pajaro news
West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz reopens to two-way traffic after repairs, with an event on August 15. Watsonville Police Department faces staffing challenges, affecting proactive community policing, as noted in a recent report.
Carmageddon: West Cliff reopens to two-way traffic; RTC receives $128M state grant
By Max Chun
Jun 30, 2025
Watsonville police lack manpower for proactive community policing, report says
By Tania Ortiz
Jun 30, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Summer Music Nights
Event date: June 30 Event Time: 05:00 P.M. – 07:00 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Enjoy live music at the l…
At Watsonville Public Library on June 30
Watsonville Buddhist Temple Obon Dance Practice
The Watsonville Buddhist Temple Obon Festival will be held Sunday, July 20th. The festival features food, games, arts and craft vendors, Taiko and Ja…
At Watsonville Buddhist Temple on June 30
Repeats 3 more times until July 9
Adult Book Club
Event date: July 1 Event Time: 05:00 P.M. – 07:00 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Opportunity to Read invite…
At Watsonville Public Library on July 1
Repeats 3 more times until July 10
Loteria/Bingo
Event date: July 1 Event Time: 06:00 P.M. – 07:30 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Looking for a fun and exci…
At Watsonville Public Library on July 1
Repeats once more on July 8
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane on North Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive is closed for shoulder work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
- One lane of North/South Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for drainage work. The closure is expected to end today at 3:59 p.m.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 17 in Eastside/Live Oak are facing closures for drainage work. The closure will last until July 2 at 7:01 a.m.
Community crime report
- A 31-year-old was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a traffic collision. This happened near Freedom Boulevard and North East High Street in Watsonville. The incident occurred at midnight on June 27. (source)
- A 44-year-old man was arrested for having a controlled substance, unlawful paraphernalia, and violating probation. This happened near the 300 block of E Lake Ave. in Watsonville at noon on June 26. (source)
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