Good morning! It’s April 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds and sun in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be intervals of clouds and sunshine. The high will be 64 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather tomorrow morning through Sunday afternoon.
Top news from nearby
Capitola renewed its Flock license-plate reader contract for 24 months despite local anti-surveillance activists’ ongoing privacy concerns and plans to continue pressuring officials in Capitola and Watsonville. This weekend features The Perfect Pair wine and food showcase, Ducky Derby, plant sales, live music and cultural festivals countywide.
Capitola automatically renews contract with Flock; anti-surveillance organizers see ‘long road ahead’
By Tania Ortiz
Apr 24, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County arts & food events this weekend, April 23-26
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Apr 23, 2026
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Keeping Your Roses Looking Great!
Join the Monterey Bay Rose Society at Alladin Nursery & Gift Shop on Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. and learn how to keep your roses blooming well a…
At Alladin Nursery & Gift Shop on April 25
Ripatti Rose Band
Ripatti Rose Band – Live at El Vaquero Winery
At El Vaquero Winery Tasting Room on April 25
Corralitos Farm and Garden Market
A small but mighty amazing community market. In beautiful Corralitos, which is located in south Santa Cruz county. The country feel is real with local…
At Corralitos farm and garden market on April 26
Repeats 35 more times until December 27
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Metal debris was found in the southbound lane at San Andreas Road and Sunset Beach Road, causing a traffic hazard. No vehicle was found at the scene. The incident was reported today.
Farmers market Sunday
The Corralitos Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open-air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a 5-mile radius of Corralitos. Seasonally is has strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens. Bakers offer treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers. You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Corralitos Cultural Center, 127 Hames Rd, year-round Read more
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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