Good morning! It’s June 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds, then sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be low clouds giving way to sunshine. The high will be 68 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Santa Cruz’s Climatize and the Warriors mark milestones; Pajaro Valley apple growers react to Martinelli’s news; updates on local business openings, closings, and key South County farmers dates.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

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 June 17
Repeats 3 more times until Sept. 16

Art Adventure
Event date: June 17. Event time: Noon-1 p.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …
At Watsonville Library on June 17
Repeats once more on June 24

Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: June 17. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …
At Watsonville Library on June 17
Repeats once more on June 24
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound Highway 1 Buena Vista Drive on-ramp in Watsonville will be fully closed for daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Thursday. Crews will be working in the area during this time.
- A lane is closed on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway for asphalt paving. The closure is scheduled to last until July 3.
Community crime report
- Police responded to a disturbance involving a man with a machete at a medical office. The incident happened near the 1500 block of Main Street, Watsonville. It occurred at 4 p.m. on June 15. The man was detained without any problems and was found to have a no-bail felony warrant. (source)
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