Good morning! It’s May 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 68 with a low of 49. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Santa Cruz County supervisors approved a policy guiding staff on responding to federal immigration agents on county property, clarifying protocols and protecting residents’ rights.
Supervisors approve new immigration policy outlining staff protocols if federal agents enter county property
By Tania Ortiz
May 20, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
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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 May 21
Repeats 7 more times until Dec. 17
Raul Pacheco “Buena Vista Sessions” with Karlos Paez and RLF
Catch Raul Pacheco, Karlos Paez and RLF live for an epic night of beats and vibes!
At Buena Vista Brewing Co. on May 21
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane is closed on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway for asphalt paving. The closure is expected to last until July 3.
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.
- Aldama’s Taqueria at 329 Rodriguez St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on May 18 with no critical issues.
- La Rosa Market at 142 Second St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on May 19 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for resisting police, loitering, and being drunk in public. The incident happened near the 100 block of Mariposa Avenue, Watsonville, at 7 p.m. on May 19. (source)
- A person was arrested for being drunk in public. The incident happened near the 600 block of Lake Ave., Watsonville, at 4 p.m. on May 19. (source)
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