Good morning! It’s March 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cooler with sunny intervals in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be cooler with times of clouds and sun. The high will be 69 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are very high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to partly sunny at 10 a.m.
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Three bakers transform Santa Cruz pastries. RTC may avoid court by splitting from Progressive Rail, considering new South County operator. Over 15,000 rallied countywide in “No Kings” protests against Trump.
Three bakers on the rise: The new faces reshaping Santa Cruz County’s bread and pastries
By Lily Belli
Mar 30, 2026
Watsonville ‘No Kings’ protest follows Santa Cruz’s as 15,000-plus rally in county opposing Trump administration
By Tania Ortiz
Mar 28, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
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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 t…
At La Bahia Hotel & Spa – Santa Cruz on March 30
Repeats 125 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), Wine Down Wednesdays (½ pric…
At La Bahia Hotel & Spa, Low Tide on March 30
Repeats 62 more times until August 23
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A hit-and-run crash with injuries happened at Hall Road and Hudson Landing Rd in Pajaro at 5:59 a.m. today. At least two vehicles were involved, including a white Honda and another unknown vehicle. One car off the road toward the railroad tracks, possibly under a bridge. There were reports of bruising but no major injuries. A “Share the Road” bicycle sign and post were also damaged. The incident was first reported as a minor crash was upgraded to a hit-and-run with injuries.
- A traffic collision involving up to five vehicles, including a big rig, happened on northbound Highway 1 at Freedom Boulevard in Aptos. Two were reportedly speeding before the crash. Several vehicles had airbags deploy, and at least one had major front-end damage. All vehicles were moved to the right-hand shoulder. Emergency services, including fire and California Highway Patrol, responded to the scene.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Cowboys Corner Cafe at 946 Main St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on March 25 with no critical issues.
- Slice Project at 300 Main St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on March 25 with no critical issues.
- Fruition Brewing at 918 E Lake Ave., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on March 26 with no critical issues.
- Wendy’s at 1480 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on March 26 with no critical issues.
- The Habit Burger Grill at 999 Main St., Suite 1, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on March 27 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for outstanding felony and misdemeanor bench warrants. The incident happened near the 1500 block of Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, at 10 p.m. on March 26. The person was taken to the Santa Cruz Jail. (source)
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