Good morning! It’s Aug. 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun and pleasant. The high will be 73, with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11).
Top news from nearby
Coyote sightings in Santa Cruz are normal. Wildlife experts offer tips for safely coexisting with them this summer.
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By Jeff Thomas
Aug 14, 2026
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Poi Rogers
Somewhere in-between the tropical lounges of 1930s Los Angeles and the honky tonk beer joints of rural 1950s California, you’ll find Poi Rogers …
At El Vaquero Winery Tasting Room on Aug. 15
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 Aug. 16
Repeats 19 more times until Dec. 27
Sewing Classes
Event date: Aug. 18. Event time: 4-5:30 p.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …
At Watsonville Library on Aug. 18
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: Aug. 19. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …
At Watsonville Library on Aug. 19
Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Event date: Aug. 19. Event time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …
At Watsonville Library on Aug. 19
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.-3 p.m. at the Corralitos Cultural Center, 127 Hames Rd., year-round Read more
No crimes to report today
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