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Good morning! It’s Apr. 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to some sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be cool; cloudy this morning, then clouds and sun this afternoon. There is a 8% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 51. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 2 pm.
9 am
52°
Cloudy
11 am
59°
1 pm
61°
3 pm
62°
Intermittent clouds
5 pm
60°
7 pm
57°
3% chance of rain
Looking ahead: Expect showers late tonight
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Community crime report
- A 50-year-old man was arrested for making criminal threats with the intent to terrorize, specifically threatening to kill a 69-year-old victim. The incident occurred inside an apartment near the 200 block of Pajaro Ln, Watsonville. It happened at 3 p.m. on April 14. (source)
Top news from nearby
Adolfo González, deported after 22 years in Santa Cruz, struggles with job and financial challenges in Mexico but remains hopeful about returning to California to support his family.
After 22 years in Santa Cruz, deported handyman struggles to build a life in a Mexico he barely knows
By Tania Ortiz
Apr 16, 2025
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Community Health Trust: Health Forum
Each year, CHT hosts the Community Health Forum, where healthcare and public health professionals come together to explore critical topics affecting o…
At Kathleen King Community Room on Apr. 22
Repeats once more on Apr. 22
Grand Reopening: El Mercado Farmers Market
🎉Join Us for the Grand Reopening of El Mercado Farmers Market! 🎉
At El Mercado Farmers Market on Apr. 22
Repeats once more on Apr. 22
Books and Bites
Join us on April 22, at 6 P.M. at the Watsonville Public Library for a fun and interactive cooking class! ✨
At Watsonville Public Library on Apr. 22
Repeats once more on Apr. 22
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.
- New School Community Day High School at 165 Harkins Slough Rd, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on April 15 with no critical issues.
- Pajaro Valley High School at 500 Harkins Slough Rd, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on April 15 with no critical issues.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Green Valley Road between Holohan Road and Mesa Verde Road will have single lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The work is expected to finish by April 30th, weather permitting.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.