Good morning! It’s July 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clearing and cool in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 65 with a low of 56.
Watsonville / Pajaro news
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to shelve a local ordinance regulating battery storage systems following a decision by the developer of a project proposed for outside Watsonville to seek approval through the state.
Supervisors shelve battery storage ordinance after Watsonville project moves to state
By Tania Ortiz
Jul 1, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: July 1. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …
At Watsonville Library on July 1
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway is closed for asphalt paving. The closure is expected to last until 5:59 a.m. on July 3.
New local businesses
- A new business named LATIN FINANCE was registered at 1481 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, on June 23. The business was registered by Dagoberto Marin Gomez as an individual business.
- A new business named UN FINANCE was registered at 1481 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, on June 23. The business was registered by Uriel Nolasco Hernandez as an individual business.
- A new business named ELAINE MURPHY NUTRITION was registered at 732 Delta Way, Watsonville, on June 25. The business was registered by Mary Elaine Murphy as an individual business.
- A new business named CALCOMP ADVISORY was registered at 113 E. 5th St., Watsonville, on June 26. The business was registered by Linda L Rosser as an individual business.
- A new business named EL BARRIO OAXAQUENO INC was registered at 329 Rodriguez St., Watsonville, on June 26. The business was registered by El Barrio Oaxaqueno Inc as a corporation.
Community crime report
- A person was shot with a BB gun and taken to a trauma center. Police are still investigating and have not arrested anyone yet. The incident happened near Main Street ajd Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville at 1 p.m. on June 29. (source)
- A burglary and theft of copper wire happened at a vacant building near the 1900 block of Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville. The incident occurred at noon on June 27. No arrests have been made. (source)
- A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle in a grand theft incident near the 100 block of Vista Street, Watsonville. The theft happened at 2 a.m. on June 29. (source)
- A person was stopped by police during a traffic stop and found to have two misdemeanor warrants. They were given a citation and released at the scene. The incident happened near the 300 block of Rodriguez Street, Watsonville, at 2 p.m. on June 29. (source)
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