Good morning! It’s June 24 โ here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will see clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 70 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock โ the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Top news from nearby
An Aptos surferโs viral close call with a great white shark was alerted by an overhead drone warning him of the danger during the encounter.
Aptos surfer recounts great white shark encounter caught on viral drone video
By Kevin Painchaud
Jun 24, 2026
What’s new around you
โผ๏ธ police incidents โผ๏ธ road incidents โผ๏ธ events

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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

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

Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: June 24. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …
At Watsonville Library on June 24
Repeats once more on July 1
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane is closed on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway for paving work. The closure is expected to last until July 3.
Community crime report
- Police arrested a 28-year-old man after finding drug paraphernalia and narcotics during a compliance check. The incident happened near the 1000 block of Main Street, Watsonville. It took place at 5 p.m. on June 22. The man was arrested for several drug-related charges and a supervision violation. (source)
ย - A person was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct due to alcohol. The incident happened near the 1100 block of Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville at 3 p.m. on June 22. The person was later released to someone sober. (source)
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