Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, May 21

Good morning! It’s May 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, sunny and beautiful. The high will be 71 with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Near record-breaking low temperatures Saturday night

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Watsonville / Pajaro news

Watsonville teen Zaida Lesly Garcia received a $5,000 scholarship to study political science at UC Davis, aiming to become an immigration lawyer. Driscoll’s appeals a berry patent lawsuit dismissal, and Joby Aviation advances electric air taxi testing.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ new businesses

Read on to see the details about each item…

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New local businesses

• A new business named LOW TIDE LIVING was registered at 57 Sunset Dr, Watsonville CA 95076 on May 16. The business was registered by All Ways Services LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
   
• A new business named REBECA’S PANADERIA Y MAS, LLC was registered at 15 1st Street, Watsonville CA 95076 on May 16. The business was registered by Rebeca’s Panaderia Y Mas, LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
   
• A new business named RESENDIZ M CONSTRUCTION was registered at 73 Contento Dr, Watsonville CA 95076 on May 16. The business was registered by Miguel Angel Resendiz-Camacho as an individual business.
   

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Community crime report

• A 28-year-old man was arrested for DUI after speeding and running a red light. The incident happened near the 200 block of Brennan St. in Watsonville at 10 p.m. on May 19. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct involving alcohol, which is a misdemeanor. This happened near the 100 block of Sixth St. in Watsonville at 6 p.m. on May 19. The case was sent to the District Attorney’s Office. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant, cited, and then released. This happened near the 400 block of Walker St. in Watsonville at 10 a.m. on May 19. (source)
   
• A theft occurred, and property was stolen, but no further details are available. The suspect is a juvenile. This happened near the 200 block of E Beach St., Watsonville, at midnight on May 18. (source)
   

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure will end at 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
   
• The northbound Highway 1 offramp at Soquel Drive in Capitola/Soquel was closed during the day on May 19 for construction. The work is part of a project to add auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges, and to help build a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
   

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Did you know?

Median age in your community is

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SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.