Good morning! It’s March 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 67 with a low of 41. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Most June primary races are set; Santa Cruz mayoral filing closes Wednesday. Cabrillo College’s new president, Jenn Capps, plans to expand higher education access despite enrollment and budget challenges.
Most local races set for June primary election; Santa Cruz mayoral filing period ends Wednesday
By Max Chun
Mar 10, 2026
New Cabrillo College president Jenn Capps’ No. 1 goal is to increase access
By Hillary Ojeda
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
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 will last until July 3.
- 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.
- One lane of northbound Highway 17 north of Scotts Valley will be closed during the day for vegetation work the week of Monday, March 9.
New local businesses
- A new business named FISCHER REAL PROPERTY was registered at 1205 Freedom Blvd. Suite 2, Watsonville CA 95076 on March 2. The business was registered by Joshua Fischer as an individual business.
- A new business named STEVEN MCMURTRIE DBA HAINES REALTY was registered at 90 Mariposa Ave., Watsonville CA 95076 on March 3. The business was registered by Haines Realty as a corporation.
- A new business named HAIR BY GRISELDA, HAIRCUTS BY GRISELDA was registered at 1950 Main St., Watsonville CA 95076 on March 6. The business was registered by Griselda Hernandez as an individual business.
- A new business named DBA HAINES REALTY, STEVEN MCMURTRIE was registered at 90 Mariposa Ave., Watsonville CA 95076 on March 6. The business was registered by Haines Realty as a corporation.
- A new business named GALAXY AUTO WASH was registered at 320 East Lake Ave., Watsonville CA 95076 on March 6. The business was registered by Sergio Medina Angeles as an individual business.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Buena Vista Brewing Company at 65 Hangar Way Ste D, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on March 6 with no critical issues.
- Om Soul at 128 Hawk Haven Rd, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on March 6 with no critical issues.
- Isabella’s Kitchen at 136 Pajaro Ln Apt 102, Freedom, passed a county health inspection on March 6 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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