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Good morning! It’s Jan. 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Plenty of sunshine in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will be plenty of sunshine; the extended dry stretch will continue through next week. The high will be 68 with a low of 38.
9 am
46°
Sunny
11 am
60°
1 pm
68°
3 pm
65°
5 pm
57°
7 pm
50°
Clear
Looking ahead: Noticeably cooler weather on the way tomorrow
Watsonville / Pajaro news
Residents can now enter annual Santa Cruz County Fair theme competition
By Gwyneth Holcomb
Jan 15, 2025
Watsonville police chief focuses on reassuring immigrant community ahead of Trump’s second term
By Tania Ortiz
Jan 15, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections
Read on to see the details about each item…
Community crime report
- A 33-year-old man was arrested for making multiple threats towards his adult sister and for having an outstanding warrant. He was taken to SCC Jail, and the report was sent to the District Attorney’s Office for review. The incident happened at 4 p.m. on December 31 near the 100 Block of Madera St in Watsonville. (source)
- An adult male violated a restraining order and ran away before the police arrived. This incident happened at 4 p.m. on December 31 near the 700 block of McKenzie Avenue in Watsonville. (source)
- A 36-year-old man was arrested for having methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, lying to a police officer, and transporting narcotics. He was taken to the county jail. The arrest happened at 4 p.m. on December 31 near Arthur Rd and Napa St in Watsonville. (source)
- A 42-year-old man was stopped while riding a bicycle and arrested for having illegal drugs and drug-related items. He was taken to the county jail. This happened at 4 p.m. on December 31 near East Lake Avenue and Madison Street in Watsonville. (source)
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.
- Los Dos Potrillos at 707 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Jan. 13 with no critical issues.
- Bagel Bakery & Cafe, Inc. at 972 Main St, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Jan. 14 with no critical issues.
- Delicias Taqueria at 130 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Jan. 14 with no critical issues.
- Tacos Pacheco at 353 Main St, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Jan. 14 with no critical issues.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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