Good morning! It’s June 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Turning sunny; cooler in Corralitos / Freedom

Today will be cooler with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 61 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 am.

9 am

55°

Mostly cloudy

11 am

59°

Intermittent clouds

1 pm

60°

Partly sunny

3 pm

60°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

59°

7 pm

56°


Top news from nearby

The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury criticized the state of mental health care in county jails, a claim that Sheriff Jim Hart vehemently disputes, labeling the report as highly inaccurate and denying any violation of state law.

Grand jury blasts mental health care at county jail; sheriff calls report ‘most factually inaccurate’ he’s seen

Grand jury blasts mental health care at county jail; sheriff calls report ‘most factually inaccurate’ he’s seen

By Christopher Neely

Jun 12, 2024


Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • A traffic incident happened at the intersection of Celia Dr and Onyx Dr. It was reported yesterday morning, and the California Highway Patrol was called to check it out.
  • Long-term projects: Green Valley Road, between Trembley Lane and Mesa Verde Ave, is partially closed for the Freedom Sewer Rehabilitation Project. This project, which started in February and will go on until January, happens Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It includes fixing sewer lines, working on manholes, and more. There will be traffic control and detours at times.
Map of traffic incidents

Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County

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No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.


Did you know?

Percentage of workers who drive alone to work in your community is

65%

compared to…

64%
68%