Good morning! It’s August 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 73 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Santa Cruz police arrested Arturo Guerrero, 32, for a hit-and-run on Highway 1, injuring a pedestrian in a crosswalk. He was identified via license plate readers and arrested at home in Watsonville.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Event date: August 7 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Our Bilingual Toddler St…
At Watsonville Public Library on August 7
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: August 8 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Join us for some fun whi…
At Watsonville Public Library on August 8
College Lake Project Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Come celebrate the grand opening of the College Lake Project with a fun ribbon cutting ceremony!
At on August 8
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic hazard was reported today at 6:35 a.m. on Highway 1 South near Park in Capitola/Soquel. A vehicle was partially blocking the #2 lane, causing a slow lane obstruction. The Freeway Service Patrol arrived at 6:51 a.m. to move the vehicle to the next offramp, with no CHP standby needed.
- A vehicle hit a power pole on Highway 9 at Irwin Way in Boulder Creek, San Lorenzo Valley, causing both directions of the highway to close. A SIG Alert was issued, and the road stayed closed for several hours while crews cleared the scene and fixed the damage. This led to major traffic delays, with vehicles being rerouted through alternate routes like the single-lane Alta Vista. The incident was reported on August 6.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for roadway excavation work. The closure will last until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Watsonville Strawberry Festival at 350 Main St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on August 2 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A DUI incident causing bodily injury occurred near SR-129 and Crown Roadway in Santa Cruz County at midnight on July 19. (source)
- A person was arrested for possessing a stolen vehicle and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This happened near Watsonville in Santa Cruz County at 6 p.m. on July 18. (source)
- A person was arrested for selling marijuana to a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. This happened near Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, at 3 p.m. on July 18. (source)
- A DUI incident involving alcohol and driving without a license occurred at 8 p.m. on July 17 near Main Street and Riverside Drive in Watsonville. (source)
- A person was arrested for multiple offenses, including robbery, driving with a suspended license, speeding, obstructing an officer, DUI, elder cruelty, showing a deadly weapon, vandalism, and petty theft. This happened near the 800 block of California Street in Watsonville at 7 p.m. on July 17. (source)
- There was an incident involving possession of narcotics and an open container near Ohlong Parkway and Manabe Old in Watsonville. It happened at 11 a.m. on July 17. (source)
- A person was arrested for multiple DUI charges and driving with a suspended license. This happened near Webb Rd, Santa Cruz County, at 8 a.m. on July 17. (source)
- A person is facing multiple charges, including DUI causing injury, manslaughter while intoxicated, murder, and parole violation. This incident happened near SR-1 AT SR-129 in Santa Cruz County at 7 p.m. on July 16. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent. This happened near Thurwachter W Beach in Santa Cruz County at 8 a.m. on July 16. (source)
- A person was arrested for DUI and driving violations near Watsonville at 1 a.m. on July 16. (source)
- A person was arrested for domestic violence charges near Watsonville at midnight on July 16. (source)
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