Good morning — and on this Veterans Day, we honor those who have served. Here’s what’s happening around our community today…
Periods of sun; not as warm in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be not as warm with times of clouds and sun. The high will be 67 with a low of 55. Partly sunny now, changing to partly cloudy at 6 p.m.
Looking ahead: Rain, some heavy, to affect the area from tomorrow evening into Thursday afternoon
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Watsonville’s Veterans Food Pantry provides groceries, clothing, and resources Tuesdays. Pajaro Valley Unified may cut 160+ jobs to address a $15.3M shortfall. Santa Cruz County proposes stricter battery storage rules; Watsonville council requests more input.
Watsonville food pantry offers veterans food and connections to resources
By Ashley Palma-Jimenez
Nov 11, 2025
Pajaro Valley Unified school board to discuss plan to cut more than 160 positions at Wednesday meeting
By Hillary Ojeda
Nov 11, 2025
Watsonville City Council wants more say in county’s battery storage ordinance
By Tania Ortiz
Nov 10, 2025
County publishes new draft battery storage rules ahead of first hearing on Nov. 18
By Tania Ortiz
Nov 7, 2025
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Event date: November 12 Event Time: 11:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076 Description: Our Bilingua…
At on November 12
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: November 12 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076 Description: Join us for …
At on November 12
ReCoverCA Homebuyer Workshop for Santa Cruz County Residents
This FREE workshop will introduce the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) Program which provides up to $300,000 in forgivable loan assistance to elig…
At Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville on November 13
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- North Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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