Good morning! It’s June 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Pleasant with clouds and sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be pleasant with glimpses of blue sky. The high will be 70 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (6/11).
Watsonville / Pajaro news
RTC will review a contract for Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 construction Thursday; annual county roadwork continues, with Mid-County projects finishing this week. Expect possible traffic impacts in affected areas.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
June Craft Nights: Seed Bombs
Event date: June 8. Event time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: 275 Main St., Suite #100 Watsonville 95076
At Sego Lily Events on June 8
Sewing Workshop
Event date: June 9. Event time: 4-5:30 p.m.. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom. Description: ✨ Free sewing class…
At Freedom Library on June 9
Sewing Workshop
Event date: June 9. Event time: 4-5:30 p.m.. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom. Description: ✨ Free sewing class…
At Freedom Library on June 9
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway is closed for asphalt paving. The closure is scheduled to last until July 3.
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 3-7 p.m. at 61 Crestview Dr., Watsonville, April through October Read more
Community crime report
- A man vandalized a medical building with graffiti. This happened near the 100 block of Aspen Way in Watsonville at 10 p.m. on June 4. The suspect left before police arrived and has not been found. (source)
- A person was arrested on a confirmed misdemeanor warrant. The incident happened near Maple Avenue and Union Street, Watsonville. It occurred at 8 p.m. on June 4. The person was taken to the Santa Cruz County Jail. (source)
- Police stopped a silver Mercedes and found a controlled substance during a search. Both people in the car were on probation. One person was arrested for having a controlled substance and violating probation. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville at 4 p.m. on June 4. (source)
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