Good morning! It’s Nov. 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warmer in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be warmer after early fog. The high will be 72 with a low of 46.
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Coonerty leads Santa Cruz mayor’s race; Measure E ahead. Clark, Acosta lead Watsonville council. Goldenkranz, Estrada, Jimenez, Navarro lead Pajaro Valley school board. Two Salinas teens identified as victims in Moss Landing shooting.
Clark, Acosta take the early lead in Watsonville’s District 5 and 7 city council races
By Tania Ortiz
Nov 4, 2026
Pajaro Valley Unified school board races: Goldenkranz, Estrada, Jimenez and Navarro leading so far
By Hillary Ojeda
Nov 4, 2026
Two teens from Salinas identified as victims of fatal Moss Landing shooting
By Lookout Santa Cruz staff
Nov 3, 2026
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Community crime report
- A juvenile reported being inappropriately touched by an unknown man. This happened near the 100 block of Ford Street, Watsonville, at 8 p.m. on Oct. 30. Police made a safety plan with the child’s mother and detectives were notified. (source)
- Police responded to a felony case involving physical injury to a spouse, cohabitant, or dating partner. The incident happened near the 400 block of Rodriguez Street, Watsonville. It occurred at 11 a.m. on Nov. 2. Officers collected a witness statement and surveillance video for their report. (source)
- Police responded to a domestic violence incident where a suspect punched and scratched their partner. The suspect left before officers arrived. This happened near the 100 block of Hill Avenue, Watsonville, at midnight on Oct. 31. (source)
- A domestic violence incident involving battery against a spouse or ex-spouse happened near the 100 block of Marchant Street, Watsonville, at 2 a.m. on Oct. 30. The suspect was arrested. (source)
- A person was arrested for one felony warrant and two misdemeanor warrants from Monterey County. The incident happened near Walker Street and Front Street, Watsonville, at 11 p.m. on Oct. 30. The person was taken to Santa Cruz County Jail. (source)
- A person was arrested for having illegal paraphernalia and brass knuckles during a traffic stop. The incident happened near Beach Street and Walker Street in Watsonville at 5 p.m. on Oct. 30. The person was taken to county jail. (source)
- A person was arrested for having illegal paraphernalia and three outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The incident happened near Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville at 2 p.m. on Nov. 2. The person was later taken to county jail. (source)
- A person was arrested for having an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and for possessing a suspected narcotic controlled substance. The incident happened near the 400 block of Rodriguez Street, Watsonville, at 10 p.m. on Nov. 2. (source)
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