Good morning! It’s June 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will see clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 70 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Watsonville / Pajaro news
May’s top Santa Cruz eats: Watsonville aguanada, Aptos martini, Live Oak seafood platter, Santa Cruz chilaquiles. In the District 4 county supervisor race, incumbent Felipe Hernandez trails challenger Tony Nuñez by a wide margin – surprising some.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ food inspections
Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- 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.
- One lane is closed on eastbound Highway 129 at Riverside Drive because of electrical work. The closure is scheduled to end at 2:01 p.m. today.
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.
- The property at 151 Rancho Rd., Watsonville, was cited on April 22 for a building code violation related to disturbing sensitive habitat, specifically oak woodland and salamander habitat, according to case number NV25362. This violation concerned activities that negatively impacted these environmentally sensitive areas, which are likely protected under local or state environmental regulations. The issue did not involve structural or construction problems, but rather focused on environmental protection and land use compliance. County officials have confirmed that the violation has now been addressed, and they are continuing to monitor the property to ensure ongoing compliance.
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.
- La Princesa Market #5 Inc. at 1260 Main St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on June 2 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- Police responded to an incident involving battery, damaging a wireless device, and child endangerment. This happened near the 400 block of Main Street, Watsonville, at 3 a.m. on June 1. (source)
- A person was arrested for battery on a spouse or ex, causing injury to a spouse or someone they live with, and reckless driving. The incident happened near the 3000 block of Sudden Street in Watsonville at 5 p.m. on June 2. (source)
- A person was arrested for battery, cruelty to an elder or dependent adult, vandalism, violating a court order, and obstructing a public officer. The incident happened near Rodriguez Street and Riverside Drive in Watsonville at 4 p.m. on May 31. (source)
- A conspiracy and second-degree robbery happened near the 2000 block of Green Valley Road in Watsonville at 6 p.m. on May 28. (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.
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