Good morning! It’s June 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 65 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Santa Cruz County’s June 2 primary details: voting info and local races. Watsonville Community Hospital CEO Stephen Gray to step down in July; search for interim replacement underway.
Election Day in Santa Cruz County: How and where to vote and what to know about all the races
By Max Chun
Jun 2, 2026
Watsonville Community Hospital CEO Stephen Gray to step down from position in July
By Tania Ortiz
Jun 1, 2026
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
Lego® Club
Event date: June 2. Event time: 4-5:30 p.m. Location: 275 Main St., Suite #100, Watsonville …
At Sego Lily Events on June 2
June Author Talks
Enjoy live virtual author talks this June ~ each talk features the opportunity to participate in an author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registra…
Virtual event on June 3
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.
- One lane is closed on eastbound Highway 129 at Riverside Drive because of electrical work. The closure is expected last until June 4 at 2:01 p.m.
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 152 at Holohan Road because of pavement repair. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. today.
New local businesses
- A new business named BLUSH BEAUTY CO. was registered at 46 Brennan St., Watsonville, on May 27. The business was registered by Julie Ponce as an individual business.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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