Good morning! It’s January 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
An a.m. shower; rather cloudy in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be a shower in places this morning; otherwise, considerable cloudiness. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 40. Showers now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Santa Cruz County’s updated battery storage rules add water, soil monitoring, and insurance bonds. Regional air corridor plans near local airports may launch by January. New businesses registered countywide include salons, boutiques, and a pizza spot.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Regional air corridor project closer to kickoff; new vendors sought for Abbott Square
By Jessica M. Pasko
Jan 7, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Family Movie Night
Event date: January 7 Event Time: 05:30 P.M. – 07:00 P.M. Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville 95076 Description: Join us for a Family Mo…
At Watsonville Public Library on January 7
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
- Highway 1 at Capitola Ave. in Capitola will have four full overnight closures in one direction starting Sunday, Jan. 11. The closures are for crews to remove temporary supports from the Capitola Ave. bridge as part of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes project.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for having a suspected meth pipe. The incident happened near Rodriguez St. & First St. in Watsonville at 9 a.m. on January 5. (source)
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