Good morning! It’s May 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds and sun with a shower in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be times of sun and clouds with a stray shower. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 66 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Mostly cloudy w/ showers now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Watsonville / Pajaro news
David Kadotani cycles West Coast to Phoenix for Parkinson’s awareness. Pajaro Valley Unified settled with family over unmet special education services. April food highlights in Santa Cruz County: Tostilocos, French toast, viral desserts.
Pajaro Valley Unified settles with family over unmet services for special education student
By Hillary Ojeda
May 4, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Cornhole Tournament
Sponsored by the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce this tourney will benefit them and several local non-profits. Come out and show off your flinging s…
At Watsonville Airport on May 4
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- A lane on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway is closed for asphalt paving. The closure is expected to last until July 3.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is currently accepting public comments on a zoning application for a project at 157 Holiday Dr. in the La Selva Planning Area, but will stop accepting comments after May 13. The project proposes to renew an existing permit for a two-bedroom vacation rental at this address, which would allow overnight lodging for periods of up to 30 days at a time. The renewal requires approval of a Vacation Rental Renewal Permit. Residents who wish to provide input or express concerns about this proposal must submit their comments before the May 13 deadline. (view application)
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.
- Subway Sandwiches #64401, Inc at 200 Lee Rd., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on April 30 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license due to a previous DUI. The incident happened near Freedom Boulevard and Gardner Avenue in Watsonville at 11 p.m. on April 30. (source)
- A vehicle was damaged when someone keyed it, which is considered vandalism. This happened near the 100 block of Ginos Ct. in Watsonville at 7 a.m. on April 30. Video evidence was provided, and police are requesting a warrant for the person suspected of causing the damage. (source)
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