Good morning! It’s June 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then sun and cool in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be low clouds giving way to sunshine and cool. The high will be 65 with a low of 54. Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
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Mostly sunny
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Watsonville / Pajaro news
Encompass Community Services may close its Casa Pacific mental health facility in Watsonville due to funding cuts, after closing its Live Oak site. The nonprofit is seeking solutions to sustain essential mental health services.
Encompass closes one mental health site, another at risk as budget cuts loom
By Tania Ortiz and Christopher Neely
Jun 5, 2025
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What’s new around you
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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
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
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Event date: June 5 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Our Bilingual Toddler Stor…
At Watsonville Public Library on June 5
Adult Book Club
Opportunity to Read invites you to join us for an adult book club, open to adults of all reading levels. Throughout the months of June and July, we’ll…
At Main Library – 275 Main Street on June 5
Repeats 16 more times until July 31
Mothersong
Event date: June 6 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: The wait is over… Motherso…
At Watsonville Public Library on June 6
Cars and Coffee
Classic cars and coffee every Saturday morning, in East Lake Village Shopping Center. It doesn’t get much better. Come walk around the expansive parki…
At East Lake Village Shopping Center on June 7
Repeats 49 more times until May 16
Community crime report
- A burglary occurred when unknown suspects broke into a building through the roof, cut a hole in the north wall, and fled by jumping a fence. They escaped in an unknown vehicle. This happened near the 1300 block of W Beach St., Watsonville, at 4 a.m. on June 4. (source)
- A 62-year-old man was arrested after being found next to a disabled vehicle. He was on parole and had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. This happened near Rodriguez St. & Main St. in Watsonville at 10 p.m. on June 3. (source)
- A juvenile was arrested for breaking a window at a home and then running away. The incident happened around 8 p.m. on June 3 near the 800 block of Mekenzie Ave. in Watsonville. (source)
- A man was cited and released for vandalism and trespassing after breaking the front door to reenter an apartment building from which he had been evicted. This incident occurred near the 100 block of W Lake Ave., Watsonville, at 11 a.m. on June 3. (source)
- A 27-year-old man was arrested for trespassing and violating probation after being found inside a vacant business. This happened near the 1900 block of Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville at 10 a.m. on June 3. (source)
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