Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Roundup for Thursday, Dec. 26

Good morning! It’s Dec. 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A stray shower this morning in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be a morning shower in the area; otherwise, clouds and breaks of sun. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 59 with a low of 53. Mostly cloudy now, changing to cloudy at 9 am.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late tonight through tomorrow morning

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Watsonville / Pajaro news

Watsonville’s Fox Theater, owned by Franco Vaca, is closed while seeking $3 million for renovations. Local support has diminished, delaying its transformation into an arts hub.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Long-term projects: In Watsonville, a single lane on Green Valley Road from Holohan Road to Casserly Road is closed for the Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project. Lane closures occur from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additionally, a single lane is closed on Buena Vista Drive and Ranport Road for overhead tree trimming on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., causing potential delays.
   

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Community crime report

• A young boy was walking to school when a vehicle stopped next to him and asked for his name. After he responded, someone in the vehicle pulled out a handgun and pointed it at him in a threatening way. This incident happened at 8 a.m. on December 19 near the 1400 block of Main St in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A 31-year-old man was arrested for three outstanding misdemeanor warrants. He was cited and released without any further issues. This happened around 2 p.m. on December 20 near the 100 Block of W Front St in Watsonville. (source)
   
• An officer handled a case involving a check written for more than $950 without sufficient funds. This incident occurred at 10 a.m. on December 20 near the 300 Block of Rodriguez St in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A 42-year-old man was arrested for an outstanding bench warrant, giving false identification to a police officer, having drug paraphernalia, and driving without a license. This happened at 3 a.m. on December 20 near the 100 block of Alta Vista Avenue in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A 34-year-old man was arrested for having illegal items and drugs at 2 a.m. on December 20 near Alta Vista Avenue and Shasta Street in Watsonville. (source)
   
• An unknown person got hold of a business check, changed it, and cashed it to get over $400 fraudulently. This happened at 12 a.m. on November 1 near the 400 Block of Main St in Watsonville. (source)
   

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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

Add an event to our calendar

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Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.

• Mariscos Nayarita at 1922 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Dec. 17 with no critical issues.
   
• Target Store #1143 at 1415 Main St, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Dec. 17 with no critical issues.
   
• Parker Presents: Bill Oyster Man at 493 Lake Ave Ste A, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Dec. 17 with no critical issues.
   
• Bi-wise Foods at 20 Menker St Ste C, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Dec. 19 with no critical issues.
   
• Ricarmi Panaderia Y Pasteleria at 11 E Fifth St, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Dec. 19 with no critical issues.
   

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