Good morning! It’s Oct. 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds yielding to sun in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will see clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 81 with a low of 56.


Watsonville / Pajaro news

Angel Zuniga challenges incumbent Casey Clark for Watsonville’s District 5 city council seat; the winner will become mayor in 2027.

Watsonville City Council District 5: Angel Zuniga challenges Casey Clark in race that will determine 2027 mayor

Watsonville City Council District 5: Angel Zuniga challenges Casey Clark in race that will determine 2027 mayor

By Tania Ortiz

Oct 8, 2026

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

Watsonville: Farmers Market
Watsonville Farmers Market

At downtown plaza on Oct. 9

30th Annual Farm Dinner
30th Annual Farm Dinner

At Land Trust of SCC “Little Bee Barn” on Oct. 9

North Bookmobile at Pajaro Park
North Bookmobile at Pajaro Park

At Pajaro Park on Oct. 9


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for having illegal drugs. The incident happened near Freedom Boulevard and Laurel Street in Watsonville at 8 p.m. on Oct. 6. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for having meth and acting disorderly while under the influence of drugs. The incident happened near Alta Vista Avenue at Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville at 7 p.m. on Oct. 6. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for violating a criminal protective order. The incident happened near the 500 block of Tuttle Avenue, Watsonville, at 5 p.m. on Oct. 6. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct involving alcohol. The incident happened near the 100 block of Nielson Street, Watsonville, at 1 p.m. on Oct. 6. The person was taken to county jail. (source)
     
  • A vehicle was stolen without the owner’s consent near the 500 block of Walker Street, Watsonville, at 7 a.m. on Oct. 6. (source)