Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Roundup for Thursday, Mar. 6

Good morning! It’s Mar. 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Breezy with a few showers in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be clouds and breaks of sun; breezy and cool with spotty showers. There is a 85% chance of rain. The high will be 55 with a low of 37. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Showers now, changing to intermittent clouds at 10 am.

Looking ahead: A stormy pattern will continue next week

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Watsonville / Pajaro news

Santa Cruz County’s Coastal Rail Trail project is delayed by local challenges, while a proposed battery storage facility near Watsonville faces safety concerns after a Moss Landing fire, prompting residents to call for a moratorium.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Community crime report

• A 57-year-old man was arrested for having a methamphetamine pipe and violating his probation. He was taken into custody and booked into the county jail. The incident happened at 11 p.m. on March 4 near the 100 block of Green Valley Rd in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A 49-year-old man was arrested for vandalism after causing property damage to the Pioneer cemetery. He was later booked into the county jail. The incident occurred at 3 p.m. on March 4 near the 100 block of Marin St in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A person was stopped for walking in the middle of the road and was found to have three felony arrest warrants. They were arrested and taken to county jail. This happened at 12 p.m. on March 4 near Main St and Pennsylvania Ave in Watsonville. (source)
   

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• A lane on South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive is closed for landscape work. The closure will last until 11:59 p.m. on March 31.
   
• Long-term projects: Highway 1 had a southbound lane closure between Soquel Ave. and 41st Ave. on March 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. due to ongoing construction work.
   

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Farmers’ market Friday

Known for its food vendors and food trucks featuring regional Latin American cuisine, the Watsonville Farmers’ Market is known for being a place to hang out and stay a while after fulfilling your weekly shopping needs.
Friday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Peck Street near Main and Union streets, Watsonville, Year Round Read more

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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro

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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.

• Round Table Pizza at 1975 Main St, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Mar. 4 with no critical issues.
   
• Togo’s at 1985 Main St, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Mar. 4 with no critical issues.
   
• Freedom Mini Mart at 1428 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, was cited for high-risk violations of unapproved food sources or contaminated food during a county health inspection on Mar. 5. The issues were resolved during the inspection.
   
• Vida Y Salud at 1504 Freedom Blvd Ste A, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Mar. 5 with no critical issues.
   
• Wendy’s at 1480 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Mar. 5 with no critical issues.
   

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Did you know?

Labor force participation rate for teens (ages 16-19) in your community is

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SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

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