Good morning! It’s April 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 46. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11).
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Books N Bites
Event date: April 28 Event Time: 06:00 P.M. – 07:00 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Interested in learning a…
At Watsonville Public Library on April 28
Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Event date: April 29 Event Time: 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076
At on April 29
EVs for Everyone
Thinking about switching to an electric vehicle? ⚡ EVs for Everyone, a campaign of Ecology Action, has been helping individuals and businesses tra…
At Main Library – 275 Main Street on April 29
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A fire was reported under the Pajaro River bridge on Highway 1 south today. The fire department was notified and California Highway Patrol Monterey was informed in case its help was needed.
- Overnight traffic control will start this week on Highway 1 in Watsonville, between Riverside Drive (Highway 129) and Larkin Valley Road. Crews will be working on drainage, electrical, and concrete improvements in both directions.
- A lane on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway is closed for asphalt paving. The closure is scheduled to last until July 3.
New local businesses
- A new business named J AND J DESIGN PRINTING was registered at 70 Mariposa Ave., Suite B, Watsonville, on April 21. The business was registered by Jesus Duarte Orozco as an individual business.
- A new business named RANCHO CERRITOS MHP was registered at 2121 Kralj Dr., Watsonville, on April 21. The business was registered by Jc Rancho LLC.
- A new business named LEM O’NADI was registered at 934 Lake Village Dr., Watsonville, on April 22. The business was registered by Nadia P. De La Torre as an individual business.
- A new business named Pantoja’s Junk Hauling & Removal was registered at 737 Glemar St., Watsonville, on April 24. The business was registered by Jesus E Pantoja Flores as an individual business.
- A new business named KARINA GARCIA CPR TRAINING was registered at 582 Arlene Dr., Watsonville, on April 24. The business was registered by Karina Garcia as an individual business.
Farmers market today
El Mercado is a weekly farmers market aiming to decrease food insecurity and improve access to health-promoting resources for Pajaro Valley families. This wellness-focused market offers health services such as diabetes screening in addition to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Tuesday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 61 Crestview Dr., Watsonville, April through October Read more
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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