Good morning! It’s February 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Windy with rain and a t-storm in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be windy and cool with periods of rain and a thunderstorm; thunderstorms can bring localized damaging wind gusts. There is a 99% chance of rain. The high will be 53 with a low of 40. Rain now, changing to cloudy at noon
Watsonville / Pajaro news
A judge ruled Watsonville violated state aviation and environmental laws by approving a 21-unit housing project near the airport, siding with the Pilots Association after a lengthy legal battle.
Judge rules for Watsonville pilots in yearslong airport land-use lawsuit
By Tania Ortiz
Feb 17, 2026
OPINION: Finding female friends over 50 is hard – but I’m starting a Santa Cruz group. Want to join?
By Lida Berliner
February 17, 2026
OPINION: I grew up in an education desert but made it to UCSC – rural California needs funding so students can thrive
By Ava Thornock
February 15, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Sewing Classes
Event date: February 17 Event Time: 04:00 P.M. – 05:30 P.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076 Description: ✨ Free Sewin…
At on February 17
Sensory Play
Looking for interactive and engaging activities for your child? Join us for Sensory Play, each month will feature a different theme and new ways to st…
At Main Library – 275 Main Street on February 17
Repeats 7 more times until September 15
Bryan Tolentino and Herb Ohta, Jr, Pono Hawaiian Grill
Don’t miss your chance to witness these ukulele masters in action. Experience the magic of Herb Ohta, Jr. and Bryan Tolentino together.
At Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz on February 18
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane on westbound SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway is closed for asphalt paving. The closure is expected to last until July 3 at 5:59 a.m.
- One lane of South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for emergency work. The closure is expected to last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- One lane is closed on North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area because of shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for making threats to harm someone through text messages. This happened near the 600 Block of Rodriguez St. in Watsonville at 3 p.m. on February 12. (source)
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