Good morning! It’s July 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then sunshine in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be low clouds giving way to sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 71 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to cloudy at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
A civil grand jury urges Santa Cruz County to adopt a Vision Zero plan to prevent pedestrian injuries and deaths, recommending immediate road safety improvements.
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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 July 8
Repeats 25 more times until August 2
Local Specials
For a more casual local draw, Low Tide features weekly dining specials including The Monday Slice ($20 signature pizzas), Wine Down Wednesdays (½ pric…
At La Bahia Hotel & Spa, Low Tide on July 8
Repeats 19 more times until August 23
Art Adventure
Event date: July 8 Event Time: 12:00 P.M. – 01:00 P.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076
At Watsonville Library on July 8
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: July 8 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076
At Watsonville Library on July 8
Repeats once more on July 15
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 is facing closures at Buena Vista Drive for drainage work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. today.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31.
- There will be alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley due to bridge work. This will continue until April 30 at 6:59 a.m.
Community crime report
- Police arrested a person on charges of having illegal drug paraphernalia during an area check near the 100 Block of W Beach St. in Watsonville. The incident happened at 8 a.m. on July 6. (source)
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