Good morning! It’s March 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Very warm with plenty of sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be very warm with plenty of sun. The high will be 89 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
Looking ahead: Record warmth continues before weekend cooling
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services is renaming its community impact awards following sexual abuse allegations against labor leader César Chávez.
Watsonville nonprofit changes name of award following allegations against labor leader César Chávez
By Tania Ortiz
Mar 18, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
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 March 19
Repeats 9 more times until December 17
️ Angry Chickz Fires Up Watsonville – Grand Opening on
Watsonville is about to feel the heat. Angry Chickz, the fast-growing Nashville hot chicken brand known for its bold flavor and customizable spice lev…
At Angry Chickz – Watsonville on March 20
Raking & Acorn Meditation
Melody & Ruby, the founding mustangs of BEYOND Liberty, have temporarily lost access to much of their pasture due to the many oak trees and the large …
At BEYOND Liberty on March 21
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
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.
- Nutricion Meli at 601 E Lake Ave., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on March 17 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!