Good morning! It’s February 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clearing and cooler in Corralitos / Freedom

Today will be cooler with increasing amounts of sunshine. The high will be 66 with a low of 44. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.


Corralitos / Freedom news

Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival returns Sunday at The Grove with tastings, demos, live music, hip hop dance, drag show, Super Bowl parties, “Swan Lake,” and art workshops benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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Weekender: Pizza, sausage and other Super Bowl snacks; ex-supervisor’s Grammy win

February 5, 2026

Your cheat sheet for eating well and going out in Santa Cruz County, with recommendations from Lily Belli and curated event listings from Lookout’s free, searchable BOLO calendar.


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Fishhook ROCKS El Vaquero Winery on Saturday, February 7th. LET'S PARTY!
Fishhook ROCKS El Vaquero Winery on Saturday, February 7th. LET’S PARTY!

Hey, Fishhook Fans! We are excited to be back rocking El Vaquero Winery on Saturday, February 7th. Enjoy excellent wines in a great setting. There is …

At El Vaquero Winery on February 7

Bunco Valentine Party
Bunco Valentine Party

Christmas is over, sure, but the ambiance is not! Come join us for a Valentine’s day Celebratrion at the the Corralitos Woman’s club.

At Corralitos Woman’s Club on February 7

Corralitos Farm and Garden Market
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 8
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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure will last until April 1.
     
  • One lane of North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area is closed for 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


No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.