Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds followed by sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be low clouds followed by sunshine. The high will be 71 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Partly sunny this weekend
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Watsonville loses a $2.3 million federal grant for a traffic safety study due to Congress passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, affecting plans to evaluate heavy truck traffic in residential and downtown areas.
City of Watsonville loses $2.3 million in federal funding for traffic safety study
By Tania Ortiz
Jul 31, 2025
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Event date: July 31 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Our Bilingual Toddler Sto…
At Watsonville Public Library on July 31
Repeats once more on August 7
Author Talks: Pria Anand
Event date: July 31 Event Time: 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Location: Watsonville 95077
At Register and view more Author Talks at on July 31
Adult Book Club
Event date: July 31 Event Time: 05:00 P.M. – 07:00 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Opportunity to Read invit…
At Watsonville Public Library on July 31
Farmers Market Moss Landing
As summer progresses it becomes more obvious that the local farmers markets have the best selection and freshest produce. Lots of varied and interesti…
At Power Plant on August 1
Repeats once more on September 6
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a traffic incident on Highway 1 North at Park in Capitola/Soquel due to road and weather conditions. Flashing red lights are expected to continue until 3:30 p.m. The incident was reported today.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are completely facing closures. This closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
Farmers’ market Friday
Known for its 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
Community crime report
- Two individuals were found with drug paraphernalia after being reported for prowling on private property. The incident happened near the 300 block of Rodriguez St. in Watsonville. It occurred at 9 p.m. on July 29. The reporting party did not press charges for prowling, and both individuals were cited and released for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. (source)
- A person was arrested for public intoxication after being found sleeping in a vehicle on the street. This incident occurred near Winding Way at Pennsylvania Drive in Watsonville at 5 p.m. on July 29. (source)
- An unknown suspect broke a fence to access the levee, but the suspect was not found. This act of vandalism, costing less than $400, happened near the 100 block of W Front St. in Watsonville at noon on July 29. (source)
- A person was found with unlawful drug paraphernalia during a probation compliance search and was cited and released. This happened near the 100 block of Ihlam Place in Watsonville at 3 a.m. on July 29. (source)
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