Good morning! It’s Oct. 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds and sun with a shower in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be times of clouds and sun with a passing shower. The high will be 70 with a low of 45.


Watsonville / Pajaro news

Santa Cruz Ghost Hunters founder Mary Anne Porter reveals five haunted local spots with phantom children, mysterious nuns, a woman in white, and an invisible dog, blending spooky legends with Santa Cruz County history for Halloween.

Ghosts among us: Five of Santa Cruz County’s most haunted places

Ghosts among us: Five of Santa Cruz County’s most haunted places

By Jana Marcus

Oct 11, 2026


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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

Watsonville Public Library Health Screening
Watsonville Public Library Health Screening

At Watsonville Public Library on Oct. 13

North Bookmobile at Pajaro Park
North Bookmobile at Pajaro Park

At Pajaro Park on Oct. 13

Sons & Daughters of Italy Watsonville Monthly Dinner Meeting
Sons & Daughters of Italy Watsonville Monthly Dinner Meeting

At Watsonville Woman’s Club on Oct. 15


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for having drug paraphernalia and driving with a license suspended for DUI. The incident happened near the 300 Block of 5th Street, Watsonville, at 1 a.m. on Oct. 9. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested during a traffic stop for a misdemeanor bench warrant. The incident happened near Rodriguez Street in Watsonville at 1 a.m. on Oct. 9. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested on a misdemeanor bench warrant. The arrest happened near the 300 block of Clifford Avenue in Watsonville at 8 p.m. on Oct. 8. (source)
     
  • A person was found with drug paraphernalia and controlled substances and was arrested for having these items without a prescription and for shoplifting. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Main Street in Watsonville at 6 p.m. on Oct. 8. (source)