Good morning! It’s April 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be patchy morning fog will reduce visibility; otherwise, mostly sunny. The high will be 70 with a low of 48. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11).
Top news from nearby
Abbott Square Market adds India Gourmet and Luna’s Borikén Bites kiosks, introducing Indian and Puerto Rican cuisine to downtown Santa Cruz and expanding its diverse dining options.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Spring 3 v 3 Basketball
Spring 3 v 3 Basketball Mondays & Fridays, April 20 – May 29 Get ready for a fast-paced, fun-filled basketball experience this spring! Our NEW 3v3 You…
At YMCA Watsonville on April 23
Tech Café: Spheros
At Main Library – 275 Main Street on April 23
Repeats 5 more times until August 27
Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Event date: April 23 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076
At Watsonville Public Library on April 23
Repeats once more on April 30
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- A pickup truck and a four-door vehicle collided at the intersection of Highway 1 south and the Highway 129 off-ramp when the truck pulled out to turn and was hit by another vehicle going over the overpass. The extent of injuries was unknown. The incident was reported today.
- A lane on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway is closed for asphalt paving. The closure is scheduled to last until July 3.
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- A code violation notice has been issued for the property at 151 Rancho Rd., Watsonville, under case number NV25362. The citation is for disturbing sensitive habitat, specifically oak woodland and salamander habitat, on the parcel. This violation concerns activities that have negatively impacted these environmentally sensitive areas, which are likely protected under local or state environmental regulations. It is important to note that the violation is related to environmental protection and land use compliance, not to any structural or construction issues on the property.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for hitting a hospital security guard. The incident happened near the 100 block of Nielson Street, Watsonville, at 10 a.m. on April 14. The person was given a citation and released at the police department. (source)
- A person violated a court protection order by texting and trying to call the victim. Police requested a warrant for the person’s arrest for disobeying the court order. The incident happened near the 400 block of E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville, at 3 p.m. on April 21. (source)
- A person was stopped for driving with a suspended license because of a previous DUI conviction and also had a local misdemeanor warrant. This happened near Winchester Drive and Hammer Drive in Watsonville at 6 p.m. on April 21. The person was cited and released at the scene. (source)
- A shoplifting incident happened at Target near the 1400 block of Main Street, Watsonville. Around 4 p.m. on April 21, a person took about $160 worth of items from the store without paying and left the area. (source)
- Disorderly conduct due to alcohol intoxication occurred near the 100 block of California Street, Watsonville, at 9 a.m. on April 21. The person involved was taken to a sobering center and arrested. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents, code violations and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.