Good morning! It’s May 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds and sun with a shower in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be clouds drifting through sunshine with a passing shower. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 66 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Watsonville / Pajaro news
County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez is accused of removing an opponent’s campaign sign before the June 2 primary. Pajaro Valley Unified postponed a controversial school relocation plan due to strong community opposition.
Why did County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez take a campaign sign that wasn’t his own?
By Tania Ortiz
May 27, 2026
➤ Para leer el artículo en español, haga clic aquí.
Pajaro Valley Unified delays discussion of relocation of schools after community urges board to reject proposal
By Hillary Ojeda
May 27, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The California Highway Patrol is helping with construction at Highway 1 north and Airport Boulevard. The #3 lane will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today for construction work.
- A lane on westbound Highway 152 at Beck Street is closed for curb, gutter and sidewalk work. The closure is expected to last until 2:59 p.m. tomorrow.
- A lane on Highway 152 at Union Street is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to last until 2:01 p.m. on Friday.
New local businesses
- A new business named FIX AUTO WATSONVILLE was registered at 44 E. Front St., Watsonville, on May 20. The business was registered by Ur 1 Stop Auto Body Inc as a corporation.
- A new business named NS CONSTRUCTION was registered at 72 Jeanette Way, Watsonville, on May 22. The business was registered by Josue Silva as an individual business.
Community crime report
- Police arrested a man for several serious charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and threatening violence. While officers were taking him into custody, his two sisters tried to stop them by fighting with the police and resisting arrest. All three were arrested. The incident happened near the 2000 block of Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, at 5 p.m. on May 25. (source)
- A vehicle was stolen and later recovered. The incident happened near the 1100 block of Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville. It occurred at 3 a.m. on May 25. The case is still under investigation. (source)
- A parked and locked vehicle was broken into overnight and several items were stolen. The incident happened near the 100 block of W. Front Stret, Watsonville, at 4 a.m. on May 25. The case was suspended because there were no leads to investigate. (source)
- A parked, locked vehicle was broken into overnight and several items were stolen. The incident happened near Vista Montana Drive and Menasco Drive in Watsonville at 11 p.m. on May 24. The case was suspended because there were no leads to investigate. (source)
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