Good morning! It’s May 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and pleasant in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 73 with a low of 48.


Watsonville / Pajaro news

Pajaro Valley Unified’s plan to move Renaissance High to Duncan Holbert faces staff opposition due to relocating special education students, while the district cites cost savings and improved integration as reasons.


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

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 Entre Nosotras on May 20

Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Bilingual Toddler Storytime

Event date: May 20. Event time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom

At on May 20
Repeats once more on May 27


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 July 3.
     

Community crime report

  • A person broke into a family member’s home and stole more than $2,000 worth of property. Later, this person threatened the family member with a sword and pushed them. The incident happened around 6 p.m. on May 18 near the 100 block of Sadia Place in Watsonville. Police are seeking a warrant for burglary, making criminal threats, brandishing a weapon, and battery. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for resisting or obstructing a police officer or emergency medical worker. This happened near the 600 block of Tuttle Avenue in Watsonville at 9 p.m. on May 18. The report also notes that force was used and a statement was taken. (source)
     
  • A man was arrested for trespassing after refusing to leave the hospital. When police searched him, they found a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was also on parole, and a parole hold was placed on him. The incident happened near the 100 block of Nielson Street, Watsonville at 4 p.m. on May 18. (source)