Good morning! It’s April 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and nice in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be partly sunny and nice. There is a 5% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 40. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Near record-breaking high temperatures Sunday
Watsonville / Pajaro news
A 4.6 earthquake woke Santa Cruz County residents early this morning. More than two dozen restaurants countywide are debuting new plant-based dishes as part of April’s inaugural Santa Cruz Vegan Chef Challenge.
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Apr 2, 2026
27 participating restaurants debut new vegan options for countywide April challenge
By Lily Belli
Apr 2, 2026
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What’s new around you
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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 April 2
Repeats 122 more times until August 2
Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Event date: April 2 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076
At Sego Lily Events on April 2
Repeats once more on April 9
Online Author Talks: Emerita Valerie Neal
Event date: April 2 Event Time: 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Location: Watsonville 95077
At on April 2
Book Discussion: Braiding Sweetgrass
Event date: April 2 Event Time: 06:00 P.M. – 08:00 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: As part of Watsonville Re…
At Sego Lily Events on April 2
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.
Farmers market Friday
With food vendors and food trucks featuring regional Latin American cuisine, the Watsonville farmers market is known for being a place to hang out and stay a while after fulfilling your weekly shopping needs.
Friday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Peck Street near Main and Union streets, Watsonville, year round. Read more
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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