Good morning! It’s Aug. 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds breaking in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will see low clouds followed by some sun, with a slight chance of showers. The high will be 68, with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11). Cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 2 p.m.


Top news from nearby

Both Santa Cruz mayoral candidates oppose a proposed six-story Seabright housing project over local control concerns but support affordable housing overall.

Santa Cruz mayoral candidates oppose 6-story housing project at Seabright and Soquel; wish to regain some local control over building

Santa Cruz mayoral candidates oppose 6-story housing project at Seabright and Soquel; wish to regain some local control over building

By Max Chun

Aug 13, 2026


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

Cyber security Lunch Seminar
Cybersecurity Lunch Seminar

Work email on personal phones. Personal passwords on business accounts. Home networks connected to company systems. The line between business and personal …

At Hampton Inn Watsonville on Aug. 13

Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Bilingual Toddler Storytime

Event date: Aug. 13. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 275 Main St., Suite #100, Watsonville …

At Watsonville Civic Plaza on Aug. 13
Repeats once more on Aug. 20


Farmers market Friday

With its 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, 2-7 p.m. at Peck Street near Main and Union streets, Watsonville, year-round Read more


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for disorderly conduct while under the influence of a drug. The incident happened near the 300 Block of East Lake Avenue in Watsonville at 4 p.m. on Aug. 11. (source)
     
  • A bicycle was stolen from the Marinovich Community Center. The theft happened near the 100 block of Second Street, Watsonville, at noon on Aug. 11. There is no information about the suspect, and the case has been suspended until new leads are found. (source)
     
  • A man was arrested for breaking a woman’s dustpan and for having unlawful paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 100 block of Lake Avenue in Watsonville at 8 a.m. on Aug. 11. (source)