Good morning! It’s July 15 โ€” here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny, nice and warm in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be mostly sunny, nice and warm. The high will be 81 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock โ€” the UV index is extreme (11/11).


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz Countyโ€™s 2026 workforce report is released; Bookieโ€™s Pizza will move to a new Pacific Avenue development, which has its first retail tenant.

This week in Santa Cruz County business: Diving into the 2026 county workforce report; downtown development signs first retail client

This week in Santa Cruz County business: Diving into the 2026 county workforce report; downtown development signs first retail client

By Jessica M. Pasko

Jul 15, 2026


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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

World Cup Watch Party at Taqueria Mi Terra
World Cup Watch Party at Taqueria Mi Terra

When the game is on the line, there are things you simply canโ€™t let slip byโ€ฆ like a bottle of Chavela Michelada Mix! Come enjoy and watch all the matc…

At Taqueria Mi Terra on July 16
Repeats 3 more times until July 19

Entre Nosotras
Entre Nosotras

Entre Nosotras: Open to Spanish-speaking women with cancer at all stages, from diagnosis through treatment and the healing process. Groups are led in …

At Lettunich Building on July 15
Repeats 2 more times until Sept. 16


Community crime report

  • A person was stabbed with a metal object in an assault with a deadly weapon. The incident happened near the 100 block of W. Lake Avenue, Watsonville. It occurred at midnight on July 13. Police are reviewing surveillance video, and the case is still under investigation. (source)
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  • A person was arrested for having a gun and ammunition while on probation after being stopped for a bicycle violation. This happened near the 1000 block of Main Street, Watsonville, at 11 p.m. on July 13. (source)
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  • A person was arrested for having a felony bench warrant and possessing unlawful paraphernalia. The incident happened near Beach Street and Walker Street in Watsonville at midnight on July 13. (source)
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  • A person was arrested for trespassing and refusing to leave a property after causing a disturbance. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Main Street, Watsonville, at 7 p.m. on July 13. (source)
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  • Shoplifting from a local business happened near the 400 block of Rodriguez Street, Watsonville, at 2 p.m. on July 13. A juvenile suspect took items and left before police arrived. The suspect was not found, and the case is closed unless the person is identified. (source)
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