Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Roundup for Wednesday, Jan. 22

Good morning! It’s Jan. 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Plenty of sunshine in Watsonville / Pajaro

Today will be plenty of sunshine. The high will be 68 with a low of 38.

Looking ahead: A period of light rain possible Saturday

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Watsonville / Pajaro news

Santa Cruz welcomes new businesses, including Gabrielita Tamaleria and Crepe Cones. Paystand moves headquarters to Pacific Avenue. Local firms aid L.A. fire relief. Home care workers get a pay raise. Rick Flores becomes UC Santa Cruz Arboretum’s executive director.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ new businesses   ▼︎ food inspections

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Long-term projects: Green Valley Road in Watsonville is experiencing single lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday due to a Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project. This started on July 15, 2024, and is expected to finish by February 28, weather permitting.
   

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New local businesses

• A new business named MC2 ENGINEERING was registered at 54 Penny Ln Suite G, Watsonville CA 95076 on Dec. 17. The business was registered by Jose Elias Cosio Ramirez as a general partnership.
   
• A new business named BAGEL CAFE & BAKERY was registered at 1830 Main Street, Watsonville CA 95076 on Dec. 18. The business was registered by Bagel Bakery & Cafe, Inc. as a corporation.
   
• A new business named RAMIREZ CONSTRUCTION was registered at 335 East Beach Street, Apt E, Watsonville CA 95076 on Dec. 19. The business was registered by Isaac Rafael Ramirez Parra as an individual business.
   
• A new business named EL CAMINO INSURANCE was registered at 40 Brennan Street, Watsonville CA 95076 on Dec. 26. The business was registered by Darlene D. Schroeder as an individual business.
   
• A new business named MAX BUILDERS was registered at 825 Walker Street #102, Watsonville CA 95076 on Jan. 2. The business was registered by Mx Builders Inc as a corporation.
   

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Community crime report

• A 65-year-old woman was stopped for a traffic violation and discovered to have an outstanding misdemeanor warrant from Gilroy police. She was given a citation and released at the scene. This happened at 11 a.m. on January 20 near Walker St & Ford St in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A 21-year-old was and released for driving on a suspended license, which was due to a previous DUI, after being pulled over for running a stop sign. This incident occurred at 10 a.m. on January 20 near Martinelli St and Madison St in Watsonville. (source)
   
• Two women were arrested for vandalism and battery after attacking another woman and damaging a vehicle. The incident occurred at 11 p.m. on January 19 near the 1200 block of Main St in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A 36-year-old man was arrested for giving a false name to police and for having two outstanding warrants. The incident happened at 9 p.m. on January 19 near Freedom Blvd and Sydney Ave in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A 32-year-old man was arrested for driving with a suspended license because of a previous DUI. He was given a citation and released at the scene, and his vehicle was towed. This incident happened at 11 a.m. on January 19 near the 900 block of Main St in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A 72-year-old man reported a verbal dispute with a neighbor who threatened him. A warrant request was submitted for the suspect for making threats. The incident, classified as a misdemeanor for using offensive words in a public place, occurred at 10 a.m. on January 19 near the 600 block of Bronte Avenue in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A man was attacked with a knife while trying to stop two people from stealing items from his vehicle. He received several cuts on his arm. The incident, involving grand theft and assault with a deadly weapon, happened around 5 a.m. on January 19 near the 100 block of Jefferson St in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A 29-year-old woman was arrested for DUI after showing signs of intoxication during a traffic stop. She was taken to County Jail. The incident occurred at 11 p.m. on January 18 near the 1400 block of Main St in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A 20-year-old man was injured by gunfire and went to the hospital on his own. The incident is being investigated as attempted murder and shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle. This happened around 6 p.m. on January 18 near Chappell Rd and Holm Rd in Watsonville. The investigation is ongoing and has been sent for further review. (source)
   
• A 43-year-old individual was arrested for arson, violating probation, and having an outstanding felony warrant. The victims were two people aged 42 and 40. The incident occurred at 10 a.m. on January 18 near the 100 Block of Main St in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A driver involved in a hit-and-run accident was identified through his GPS monitor and arrested. The incident, which resulted in property damage, occurred at 4 a.m. on January 18 near the 600 block of W Beach St in Watsonville. The driver was taken into custody with a parole hold for a felony violation. (source)
   
• Two individuals were victims of an assault with a deadly weapon and battery causing serious injury. The incident, which involved police officers, occurred at midnight on January 18 near the 400 block of Rodriguez St in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A hit and run incident resulting in injury or death occurred at 7 p.m. on January 17 near South Green Valley Road and Carey Avenue in Watsonville. Evidence related to the incident has been booked, and the details are recorded in the Crossroads Roads Traffic Collision Report. (source)
   
• A 51-year-old man was arrested during a traffic stop for driving with a suspended license, which was due to a previous DUI. He refused to sign his citation and was taken to the county jail. This incident occurred at 3 p.m. on January 17 near Maple Avenue and Union Street in Watsonville. (source)
   
• A vehicle was stolen without the owner’s consent, which is considered a felony. This incident occurred at 8 a.m. on January 17 near the 100 block of Terry Loop in Watsonville. (source)
   

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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.

• La Rosa Market at 142 Second St, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Jan. 17 with no critical issues.
   
• Panaderia Tres Hermanos #2 at 1459 Freedom Blvd Ste 3, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on Jan. 21 with no critical issues.
   

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