Good morning! It’s Sept. 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will see some low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 77 with a low of 54. Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.


Watsonville / Pajaro news

Santa Cruz County Fair lowered admission and parking fees for families.

Santa Cruz County Fair just got cheaper – here’s how much you’ll save

Santa Cruz County Fair just got cheaper – here’s how much you’ll save

By Tania Ortiz

Sep 14, 2026

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Santa Cruz County Fair

What’s new around you

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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

Online Author Talks: Priya Parker
Online Author Talks: Priya Parker

Event date: Sept. 15. Event time: 1-2 p.m.

Via Zoom on Sept. 15

Sensory Play
Sensory Play

Event date: Sept. 15. Event time: 11 a.m.-noon. Location: 275 Main St., Suite #100, Watsonville …

At Watsonville Civic Plaza on Sept. 15


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There is one-way traffic control on Highway 129 at Salsipuedes Creek Bridge because of pavement work. The closure is expected to end at 2:59 p.m. on Sept. 16.

Community crime report

  • Police responded to a call and found a person with a local outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The person was arrested and then released with a citation and court date. The case was sent to the district attorney’s office for prosecution. The incident happened near Brewington Avenue and 5th Street, Watsonville, at 1 p.m. on Sept. 10. (source)