Good morning! It’s May 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Very warm with plenty of sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be very warm with plenty of sun. The high will be 81 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Santa Cruz County named Shireen Goudarzi Teacher of the Year, honoring local staff, counselors, an administrator, and Cabrillo College. Recognition event is Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the County Office of Education.
Santa Cruz County Office of Education announces 2026 Educator of the Year award recipients
By Ashley Palma-Jimenez
May 19, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Author Talks: Nir Eyal
Event date: May 19. Event time: 11 a.m.-noon. Location: Watsonville 95077
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Sewing Classes
Event date: May 19. Event time: 4-5:30 p.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom
On May 19
Property development
- On May 15, the Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application for a project at 46 Sunset Dr. in Watsonville. The approved project renews a permit allowing a one-bedroom vacation rental within the existing single-family home at this address. With this permit, the property owner is authorized to offer overnight lodging for guests, with stays permitted for up to 30 days at a time. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named L&W SUPPLY was registered at 114 Walker St., Watsonville, on May 11. The business was registered by Abc Supply Interiors, Inc. as a corporation.
- A new business named A-1 GARAGE DOORS was registered at 90 Dolores Ave., Watsonville, on May 14. The business was registered by Robert C. Grant as an individual business.
- A new business named AMIGO FLOWERS was registered at 320 Carey Ave., Freedom, on May 15. The business was registered by Leticia Perez Gallo 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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