Good morning! It’s November 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Rain, some heavy in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be rain, some heavy; heavy rain and strong winds can cause flooding and power outages. There is a 100% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 52.
Top news from nearby
Housing Matters’ mail room remains vital after day services end, enabling unhoused residents to send/receive mail and access benefits and social programs via a stable address.
The mail room at Housing Matters is more than a free post office. For many, it’s a lifeline
By Max Chun
Nov 13, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
ReCoverCA Homebuyer Workshop for Santa Cruz County Residents
This FREE workshop will introduce the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) Program which provides up to $300,000 in forgivable loan assistance to elig…
At Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville on November 13
Poets’ Circle Poetry Reading Series
The Poets’ Circle Poetry Reading series concludes for 2025 featuring members of the Hive Poetry Collective Farnaz Fatemi, Julie Murphy, Dion O’Reilly,…
At Watsonville Civic Center Plaza on November 13
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 372 Oceanview Drive in the La Selva Planning Area. The application seeks approval to operate a new three-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family home, allowing for short-term stays of up to 30 days at a time. The property is located approximately .2 miles from the intersection of San Andreas Road and Oceanview Drive. Approval of the project would require the issuance of a vacation rental permit. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named SASSY. SOPHISTICATION.CREATIONS LLC was registered at 78 Vista Street, Watsonville CA 95076 on November 3. The business was registered by Sassy. Sophistication. Creations LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
- A new business named RAINBOW CARPETS AND CENTRAL COAST FLOORING was registered at 416 Airport Blvd., Watsonville CA 95076 on November 6. The business was registered by Misael Villegas Cruz as a general partnership.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on North Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
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 Michoacana Forever Ice Cream & More Llc at 30 E Fifth St. Ste G, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on October 15 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- Two unknown suspects broke into Queen’s Shoes & More and stole items. The suspects left before police arrived and have not been found. The burglary happened near the 700 Block of E Lake Ave. in Watsonville at 2 a.m. on November 12. (source)
- A person was arrested for public intoxication near Freedom Blvd. and Airport Blvd. in Watsonville. The incident happened at 6 p.m. on November 11. (source)
- A person was arrested for two outstanding misdemeanor warrants at Safeway near the 2000 Block of Freedom Blvd., Watsonville at 4 p.m. on November 11. (source)
- A person was arrested for shoplifting at Safeway. The incident happened near the 2000 Block of Freedom Blvd., Watsonville. The arrest took place at 4 p.m. on November 11. (source)
- Shoplifting occurred at Target; the suspect was cited and released. The incident happened near the 1400 Block of Main St., Watsonville, at 1 p.m. on November 11. (source)
- A vehicle was broken into and several items were stolen from both inside and outside the car. The incident happened near the block of Manabe Rd, Watsonville at 4 a.m. on November 11. (source)
- A person was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant and for giving a false name to police. The incident happened near the 1000 Block of Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, at 2 a.m. on November 11. (source)
- A person was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants and possession of a controlled substance near Auto Center Dr & Main St., Watsonville. The incident happened at 10 p.m. on November 10. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and for driving with a suspended license from a previous DUI. The incident happened near the 300 Block of Pennsylvania Dr, Watsonville at 9 p.m. on November 10. (source)
- Arrest for public intoxication after a theft report; no prosecution for theft requested near the 1900 Block of Main St., Watsonville at 8 p.m. on November 10. (source)
- A person was arrested for being under the influence of drugs in public near the 100 Block of W Lake Ave., Watsonville at 5 a.m. on November 10. The individual was booked into county jail. (source)
- A juvenile broke into Bonita’s and committed burglary near the 400 Block of Union St., Watsonville at 2 a.m. on November 10. (source)
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