Good morning! It’s February 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cool with periods of sun in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be cool with times of clouds and sun. There is a 8% chance of rain. The high will be 55 with a low of 35. Partly sunny now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late Monday night through Tuesday evening
Corralitos / Freedom news
Cold weather advisory in Santa Cruz County: temperatures may drop to 34°F; Santa Cruz city lows around 42°F Thursday night. Residents should prepare for chilly conditions.
Friday morning traffic: Southbound Hwy 9 closed at Graham Hill; rug blocks Hwy 1
By Lookout Santa Cruz
February 20, 2026
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Harvesting & Pickling Workshop
Learn to turn freshly picked vegetables into delicious, preserved goods while gaining the skills and confidence to keep your pantry stocked.
At Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm on February 21
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 February 22
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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Both southbound lanes on Highway 9 at Graham Hill, near 10395 Soquel Dr in Aptos, are closed because of road and weather conditions. PG&E is directing one-way traffic in the northbound lane. The southbound lanes are expected to stay closed until the morning today.
- There is one-way traffic on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. This is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
- One lane is closed on North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area because of shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
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
- Police responded to a report of someone refusing to leave Watsonville Community Hospital. They found that a person had thrown an aluminum soda can at another person. The victim wanted to press charges. The person who threw the can was given a citation for battery. This happened near the 100 Block of Nielson St., Watsonville, at 11 p.m. on February 19. (source)
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