Good morning! It’s January 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be partly sunny. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 66 with a low of 46. Mostly sunny now, changing to cloudy at 7 p.m.
Looking ahead: Near record-breaking high temperatures Friday
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Watsonville native Elias Gonzales is running for Santa Cruz County’s 4th District supervisor, challenging incumbent Felipe Hernandez, who is finishing his first term.
Longtime community advocate Elias Gonzales announces bid for 4th District supervisor seat
By Tania Ortiz
Jan 27, 2026
In the Public Interest: Monitoring ICE; temperature rising over rail line; protesting Trump immigration enforcement
January 26, 2026
Around Santa Cruz County politics & policy, including a look ahead at what’s on upcoming agendas for local elected officials and commissions.
What’s new around you
▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Heels & Wine Paint Night
Sip, paint, and glam up your night with heels on and wine in hand-creative fun guaranteed!
At on January 27
Books N Bites
Interested in learning about nutrition and wellness? Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley will be hosting nutrition and physical well-being classes…
At Main Library – 275 Main Street on January 27
Repeats 4 more times until May 26
Skills for Women at Work: 1 Day Session in San Jose, CA
Reignite your professional path with skills that empower you to lead, influence, and achieve your career goals.
At regus CA on January 27
3rd Annual Toy Swap
Do you have any gently used toys that you would like to giveaway? Do you know a child that would be interested in getting a toy for free? Watsonville …
At Main Library – 275 Main Street on January 29
New local businesses
- A new business named KAY C. EVENTS was registered at 1850 Riverside Rd, Watsonville CA 95076 on January 22. The business was registered by Kayla May Colendich as an individual business.
- A new business named EDUARDO REPARACION DE CASAS was registered at 181 College St., Watsonville CA 95076 on January 23. The business was registered by Eduardo Sanchez as an individual business.
- A new business named FUTURE FORWARD AUTOMOTIVE was registered at 52 Brennan Street, Watsonville CA 95076 on January 23. The business was registered by Antonio Hurdiera Gonzalez as an individual business.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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