Good morning! It’s Sept. 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and warmer in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be mostly sunny and warmer. The high will be 84 with a low of 62. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.
Watsonville / Pajaro news
The Pajaro Valley school board race highlights debate over whether candidates’ criminal records, like Curt Wilcox’s felony assault conviction, should impact eligibility, though state law currently permits such individuals to run for office.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Online Author Talks: Daniel Kruas
Event date: Sept. 8 Event Time: 04:00 P.M. – 05:00 P.M. Location: Watsonville 95077
At on September 8
Video Game Tournaments
Event date: Sept. 8 Event Time: 04:30 P.M. – 05:30 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076
At Watsonville Civic Plaza on September 8
Sewing Workshop
Event date: Sept. 8 Event Time: 04:00 P.M. – 05:30 P.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076
At Watsonville Library on September 8
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 is facing closures at Highway 129 because of roadwork. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 129 at Highway 1 for roadwork. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 129 at Union Street because of roadwork. This closure will last until 5:59 a.m. tomorrow.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested after officers found a meth pipe with residue, a loaded gun, and ammunition in their vehicle. The person was charged with having drugs while armed, intending to sell drugs, being a felon with a gun and ammunition, having illegal drug equipment, resisting arrest, and owning a gun without a serial number. The incident happened near the 300 block of Rodriguez St. in Watsonville at 11 p.m. on Sept. 3. (source)
- A person was stopped for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. During a search, officers found about 16 grams of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The person was arrested for having drugs for sale and having illegal paraphernalia. This happened near the 300 block of W. Beach St. in Watsonville at 10 p.m. on Sept. 3. (source)
- A person was arrested for indecent exposure after exposing themselves in public in front of a woman. Police confirmed what happened using video footage. The incident happened near the 200 block of Main St., Watsonville, at 1 p.m. on Sept. 3. (source)
- A person was arrested for having illegal drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance after being stopped for an equipment violation. The incident happened near Blackburn St. and Riverside Dr., Watsonville, at 9 p.m. on Sept. 3. (source)
- A vehicle was broken into and items were stolen by two unknown suspects. The incident happened near the 200 block of Quiet Meadow Dr., Watsonville, at 10 a.m. on Sept. 3. The case is currently suspended while police try to identify the suspects. (source)
- A person was stopped and arrested for driving with a license that had been suspended due to a previous DUI. The incident happened near the 100 block of Menker St., Watsonville, at 7 a.m. on Sept. 3. The driver was cited and released at the scene. (source)
- A person was found with illegal drug paraphernalia after being contacted for trespassing. This happened near the 500 block of Main St., Watsonville, at 11 a.m. on Sept. 3. (source)
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