Good morning! It’s July 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and nice in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be mostly sunny and nice. The high will be 77 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz aims to relocate part of West Cliff Drive inland in 2027 to combat coastal erosion, improve safety, and maintain access; permitting and land acquisition are in progress.
City of Santa Cruz eyes 2027 construction for partial West Cliff Drive roadway, path relocation
By Max Chun
Jul 16, 2026
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Sons & Daughters of Italy Watsonville Monthly Dinner Meeting
Sons & Daughters of Italy Watsonville Lodge meets for a monthly dinner meeting, the meal is catered by Busy Bees of Capitola. We also have special eve…
At Watsonville Woman’s Club on July 16
Repeats 5 more times until Dec. 17
Storytime in the Park: Read and Ride
Event date: July 16. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 225 Sudden St., Watsonville …
At on July 16
Repeats once more on July 23
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, 2-7 p.m. at Peck Street near Main and Union streets, Watsonville, year-tound Read more
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for having an outstanding felony warrant and for possessing methamphetamine. The incident happened near the 200 block of Union Street, Watsonville, at 10 a.m. on July 14. (source)
- A person was arrested for violating a restraining order and resisting a police officer. The incident happened near the 100 block of Del Rio Court in Watsonville at 1 p.m. on July 14. The person was booked into county jail, and the case was sent to the district attorney’s office for review. A judge also increased the bail amount. (source)
- Arrest for three outstanding misdemeanor bench warrants near the 300 block of Sudden Street, Watsonville, at 6 a.m. on July 14. (source)
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