Good morning! It’s December 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and pleasant in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be pleasant with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 70 with a low of 41.
Looking ahead: Rain late Tuesday night
Corralitos / Freedom news
Pajaro Valley Unified will cut nearly 160 jobs, including over 40 in special education, to meet state budget requirements and maintain financial stability.
PG&E drones deploy across Central Coast to identify power line problems ahead of winter storms
By Alonso Daboub
Dec 11, 2025
Pajaro Valley school board votes to cut nearly 160 jobs, more than 40 in special education, during stormy meeting
By Hillary Ojeda
Dec 12, 2025
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Karaoke at Lito’s Community Cafe & Market
🎤🎶 KARAOKE NIGHT AT LITO’S! 🎶🎤 Join us Friday, November 14 • 5–8 P.M. for our second karaoke night at Lito’s Community Café & Market – then catch it e…
At Lito’s Community Cafe & Market on December 12
Repeats 3 more times until March 13
Gingerbread Cookie Workshop
Learn beginner-friendly cookie decorating techniques from your favorite local baker, LaurelBakes! Embrace the holiday season in the sweatest way! For …
At Lito’s Community Cafe and Market on December 13
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane on Highway 1 at Bay Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is closed due to a traffic break. The closure is expected to end at 301 p.m. on December 14.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
- One-way traffic control is in place on Highway 9 at 13.4 Bear Creek Road in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 15.
- South Highway 17 is facing closures at Atloaf Road in Scotts Valley. The closure will last until 7:59 a.m. tomorrow.
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
Community crime report
- A residential burglary was recorded on video surveillance. The incident happened near the 1900 Block of Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, at 2 a.m. on December 10. The person arrested is a juvenile. (source)
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