Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, June 16

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Good morning! It’s June 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds, then sunshine in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be low clouds giving way to sunshine. The high will be 70 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).

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Watsonville / Pajaro news

Freedom Elementary students will escort World Cup players at Levi’s Stadium on Tuesday. Teachers union president calls on Pajaro Valley school district to address safety concerns and lack of support at Pajaro Middle School teachers. Two teens died in a suspected DUI crash near Watsonville; one man arrested.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ new businesses

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• A lane is closed on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway for asphalt paving. The closure is expected to last until July 3.

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New local businesses

• A new business named COAST2COAST FIREPLACE SERVICE was registered at 20 Laurel St., Watsonville, on June 8. The business was registered by Juan Daniel Morales Aguirre as an individual business.
   
• A new business named ROOTED MEDICINALS LLC was registered at 66 San Tomas Way, Watsonville, on June 9. The business was registered by Rooted Medicinals LLC as a limited liability company.
   
• A new business named GOPHERS LIMITED was registered at 317 Las Lomas Dr., Royal Oaks, on June 10. The business was registered by Neil Benjamin Evans as an individual business.

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Community crime report

• A person was arrested for having a felony warrant and was also found with a controlled substance. The incident happened near the 100 block of Marchant Street, Watsonville, at 6 p.m. on June 12. The person was taken to the Santa Cruz County Jail. (source)
   
• A fight involving 15 to 20 young people was reported near the 300 block of Crestview Drive in Watsonville. Police arrived and detained everyone at the scene. One boy refused to give his name and was arrested for resisting an officer. The incident happened at 10 p.m. on June 12. (source)
   
• Grand theft of several aluminum boat toe rails was reported near the 100 block of Grove Street, Watsonville. The incident happened around 5 p.m. on June 13. Police have no information about the suspect and have suspended the case due to lack of leads. (source)
   
• A 2006 Mazda 3 was stolen from Big 5 Sporting Goods. The incident happened near the 1000 block of S. Green Valley Road, Watsonville. It occurred at 6 p.m. on June 12. No information about the suspect is available. (source)
   
• A classroom window was found shattered and a door to another classroom was left open, indicating a burglary. This happened near the 200 block of Hammer Drive, Watsonville, at 4 p.m. on June 13. There is no information about any suspects. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for trespassing and violating parole. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Nielson Street, Watsonville, at 4 a.m. on June 14. (source)
   
• A person illegally entered a deceased relative’s home and tried to take property. This happened near the 100 block of Vizcaino Street, Watsonville, at 3 p.m. on June 14. Police are seeking a warrant for trespassing (misdemeanor). (source)
   
• A person was involved in a car crash and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident happened near the 100 block of Silver Leaf Drive, Watsonville, at 8 p.m. on June 14. The driver was taken to jail for a misdemeanor DUI. (source)
   

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