Watsonville, CA news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
In Watsonville, CA on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Freedom Blvd crash injured two; Brennan St fire quelled. Also: A man was arrested in a fatal shooting near Watsonville; The Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Aptos. Weather: Mild and clear today, with highs of 51 to 66°F, no rain, and winds up to 15 mph.
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Headlines
- Two people were injured in a crash on Freedom Boulevard.The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
News & local government
- Watsonville residents shared priorities for local leaders, citing high costs.Santa Cruz Local
- Lookout Santa Cruz offers a View on Watsonville City Council candidates Casey Clark and Nancy Bilicich.Lookout Santa Cruz
Safety & emergencies
- A man was arrested in a fatal shooting near Watsonville.Patch
- Firefighters quelled a house fire on Brennan Street.The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
- The Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Aptos.The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
Events & going out
- Visit Santa Cruz County lists Halloween events to check out this season.Visit Santa Cruz County
Health & care
Sports
- Watsonville girls JV flag football plays North Salinas on Oct. 13; livestream available.NFHS Network
- Aptos beat Watsonville in the Black & Blue Bowl; Preston Carvalho scored two touchdowns.Santa Cruz Sentinel
Culture & arts
- Esperanza del Valle celebrates Mexican culture through folklórico attire in Watsonville.Lookout Santa Cruz
- The annual folk dance festival has wrapped up.The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
- Applications are open for Santa Cruz County poet laureate and Watsonville youth laureate.Santa Cruz Sentinel
Community & volunteering
- Young artists are needed for a holiday lights display.The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
Notices, lost & found
- PVWMA is seeking public input on a land repurposing plan.The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA
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