Good morning! It’s Aug. 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and warmer in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be partly sunny and warmer; large waves and rough surf could affect the area. The high will be 81, with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).


Watsonville / Pajaro news

Pajaro River flood officials are increasing winter preparations and precautions due to a strong El Niño expected to cause a wet winter and potential flooding.

Strong El Niño could bring a wet winter: Pajaro flood officials are taking extra precautions

Strong El Niño could bring a wet winter: Pajaro flood officials are taking extra precautions

By Tania Ortiz

Aug 25, 2026

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What’s new around you

▼︎ new businesses   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

North Bookmobile at Pajaro Park
North Bookmobile at Pajaro Park

The Monterey County Free Libraries North Bookmobile serves the community of Pajaro at Pajaro Community Park! We visit on Tuesdays and Fridays …

At Pajaro Park on Aug. 25
Repeats 34 more times until Dec. 22

International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day

Please join us for our International Overdose Awareness Day event on Aug. 26 at Watsonville Community Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We hope to see you …

At Watsonville Community Hospital on Aug. 26


New local businesses

  • A new business named NOE’S PAINTING was registered at 163 Manfre Rd, Watsonville, on Aug. 17. The business was registered by Noe Ramirez Cruz as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named PACIFIC COAST PROPERTY CARE was registered at 61 Crespi Way, Watsonville, on Aug. 17. The business was registered by Fernando M Ruiz as an individual business.

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.