Good morning! It’s April 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A shower and thunderstorm in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be cool with a shower and thunderstorm; cloudy this morning, then clouds and sun this afternoon; gusty winds and small hail can accompany any downpour. There is a 88% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 48. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to thunderstorms at 9 a.m.
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Elias Gonzales addresses affordability, immigration and battery storage as a candidate for the District 4 seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors; in a Community Voices opinion piece, activist Woody Rehanek urges tackling Pajaro Valley’s plastic pollution from modern farming by shifting to organic, soil-focused agriculture.
OPINION: Drowning in plastic: How modern farming is reshaping the Pajaro Valley
By Woody Rehanek
Apr 21, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic collision happened at the intersection of San Andreas Road and Dairy Road at 6:26 a.m. today. Both vehicles were blocking the road, with one lane blocked. Emergency services responded, and tow trucks were requested but later canceled. There was no information about any injuries.
- A lane on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway is closed for asphalt paving. The closure is expected to last until July 3.
- A lane on eastbound Highway 129 at Union Street is closed for utility work. The closure is scheduled to last until 3:01 p.m. tomorrow.
New local businesses
- A new business named CHARLIS DELIVERY SERVICE was registered at 2 Loma Prieta Ave., Freedom, on April 14. The business was registered by Janet Munoz as an individual business.
- A new business named STALLED 2 SALES was registered at 17 Saint Francis Dr., Watsonville, on April 14. The business was registered by Pfv Media LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named ED’S CONSTRUCTION SERVICES was registered at 55 Miller Rd., Royal Oaks, on April 15. The business was registered by Everardo Mendoza as an individual business.
- A new business named FRANKY FIREWOOD SALES was registered at 142 Hall Rd., Watsonville, on April 15. The business was registered by Daisy Silva-Saldana as an individual business.
Community crime report
- A person tried to get away from police, did not follow officers’ orders and broke the rules of their probation. They are also accused of abusing an elderly or dependent adult, causing injury to a spouse or partner, and violating a domestic violence restraining order. This happened around 3 p.m. on April 3 near the 2000 block of Altivo Avenue in Watsonville. (source)
- A person was injured by their spouse or partner, and there was an assault with a deadly weapon that was not a firearm. The incident happened near the 1000 block of Sixth Street in Watsonville at 5 p.m. on April 3. (source)
- A person showed a deadly weapon (not a gun) near Main Street and 1st Avenue in Watsonville at 7 p.m. on April 3. (source)
- A person was arrested for battery on a spouse, ex-spouse or dating partner. The incident happened near the 4000 block of Airport Boulevard, Watsonville, at 9 a.m. on April 4. The person was released on bond. (source)
- A domestic battery incident happened near the 6000 block of Tuttle Ave. in Watsonville at midnight on April 4. The person involved was arrested and later released. (source)
- A person was caught driving with a suspended license due to a previous DUI, had illegal drug paraphernalia and was found with a controlled substance. This person also had two or more prior offenses for possessing controlled substances and was in violation of probation in several ways. The incident happened near the 1300 block of Main Street in Watsonville at noon on April 4. (source)
- A person was arrested for having drugs with the intent to sell, transporting and selling controlled substances, and having marijuana for sale. The incident happened near Carey Avenue and Green Valley Road in Watsonville at 1 p.m. on April 4. The person was released on bond. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.