Good morning! It’s May 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and nice in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and beautiful. The high will be 71 with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
9 am
57°
Mostly cloudy
11 am
64°
1 pm
68°
3 pm
71°
Mostly sunny
5 pm
69°
7 pm
63°
Looking ahead: Mostly sunny this weekend
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What’s new around you
▼︎ new businesses
Read on to see the details about each item…
New local businesses
- A new business named MONARCH NOTARY was registered at 270 Ross Ave. #2, Freedom CA 95019 on May 12. The business was registered by Karen Sebastian-reyes as an individual business.
- A new business named BC MEDIA was registered at 113 Prospect St., Watsonville CA 95076 on May 12. The business was registered by Bazinga Media LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
- A new business named FLAWLESS COSMETICS PMU was registered at 771 Freedom Blvd. Ste A, Watsonville CA 95076 on May 15. The business was registered by Cristina Montejano as an individual business.
- A new business named LOS DOS CHIFLADOS (CATERING) was registered at 65 Airport Rd, Freedom CA 95019 on May 16. The business was registered by Oscar W Ayala as a co-partnership.
- A new business named YARA’S ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE was registered at 332 Arthur Rd., Watsonville CA 95076 on May 16. The business was registered by Miguel Hernandez Marcado as a business operated by a married couple.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure will end at 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz-area fire districts stopped a merger study after Central Fire and Scotts Valley withdrew due to timing, cost, and strategic planning concerns. The study aimed at consolidation and improved coordination but may be revisited later.
Farmers’ market today
El Mercado is a weekly farmers’ market aiming to decrease food insecurity and improve access to health-promoting resources for Pajaro Valley families. This wellness-focused market offers health services such as diabetes screening in addition to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Tuesday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 61 Crestview Dr., Watsonville, April through October Read more
Did you know?
Labor force participation rate for women (ages 20-64) with children under 18 in your community is
75%
Watsonville / Pajaro
compared with…
75%
Santa Cruz County
71%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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