Good morning! It’s August 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 80 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).
Looking ahead: Becoming hotter tomorrow
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County delayed battery storage rules until 2026, leading New Leaf Energy to consider bypassing local review for state approval to advance its $200 million Watsonville project before next summer.
Battery storage developer aims to advance Watsonville project before next summer, regardless of Santa Cruz County’s rules
By Christopher Neely
Aug 29, 2025
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Pinto Lake County Park Beautification
Join us to help beautify the park! We’ll be picking up litter, weeding, and possibly planting! Refreshments, tools, and gloves provided.
At Pinto Lake County Park on September 2
Repeats once more on November 2
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 five 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 Road, Year Round Read more
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: PG&E is replacing a gas main in the Arroyo and Jolon Drive neighborhood off Green Valley Road. There is a soft closure in the area, and work will continue through November 25.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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