Good morning! It’s April 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds yielding to sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 72 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather tomorrow afternoon through late Saturday night
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Santa Cruz officials oppose housing rapist Michael Cheek in an Ocean Street hotel if Watsonville is unavailable. New businesses: DEBUT Ultrasound Boutique (Felton), Alltronics Repair (Watsonville), Dentistry for Animals (Aptos), Coin Drop Arcade (Scotts Valley).
City of Santa Cruz strongly opposing plan to place rapist Michael Cheek in Santa Cruz hotel
By Tania Ortiz
Apr 8, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Spa Day Passes
A notable new offering for the property, La Bahia has introduced Spa Day Passes, now available via ResortPass (based on availability), granting both t…
At La Bahia Hotel & Spa – Santa Cruz on April 8
Repeats 116 more times until August 2
Music Bingo
Event date: April 8 Event Time: 05:30 P.M. – 07:00 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Think you know your tunes…
At Sego Lily Events on April 8
Storytime with the Aquarium
Event date: April 8 Event Time: 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076 Description: Our Bilingual To…
At on April 8
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- A lane is closed on westbound SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway for asphalt paving. The closure will last until July 3.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for being under the influence of drugs and violating parole. The incident happened near Pennsylvania Dr and NB Main St. in Watsonville at 1 p.m. on April 6. The person was taken to the SCC jail and booked. (source)
- A person was arrested for violating a court order by loitering outside someone’s house and behaving in a disorderly way. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Hollowview L in Watsonville at 4 a.m. on April 6. (source)
- A person was arrested for violating a protective order (misdemeanor). The incident happened near the 100 Block of Hollowview L in Watsonville at 9 p.m. on April 7. (source)
- A person was kicked by another individual in a case of misdemeanor battery. This happened near Freedom Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue in Watsonville. The incident took place at 2 a.m. on April 6. The suspect was cited and released at the scene, and the victim was given a ride to a hotel in Watsonville. (source)
- A person was arrested for shoplifting and had misdemeanor warrants. The incident happened near the 400 Block of Rodriguez St., Watsonville at noon on April 6. (source)
- A person was arrested for making annoying or harassing calls to 911 (misdemeanor). The incident happened near the 100 Block of W Beach St., Watsonville. It occurred at 7 p.m. on April 6. (source)
- A person was arrested for trespassing into a vacant building, which means occupying property without permission (a misdemeanor). The incident happened near the 1300 Block of Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville at 11 p.m. on April 7. The person was given a citation and released at the police department. (source)
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