Good morning! It’s January 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cooler; a morning shower in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be a stray morning shower; otherwise, cooler with clouds giving way to some sun. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 59 with a low of 41. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Open House: The Power of Horse-Assisted Learning
Learn how horses help us empower our relationships at home and at work.
At on January 24
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 January 25
Repeats 48 more times until December 27
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is currently accepting public comments on a zoning application to renew a permit for a three-bedroom vacation rental at 400 Oceanview Drive, Watsonville 95076. The proposed project would allow the existing single-family home to continue offering overnight lodging for periods of up to 30 days at a time, and would extend the permit’s expiration date from December 15, 2025, to December 15, 203.. Residents who wish to provide input or express concerns about this permit renewal must submit their comments to the Planning Department before the public comment period closes on February 2. (view application)
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.
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 person was involved in a domestic battery and was found with illegal drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance. The incident happened near the 210 block of Freedom Blvd., Santa Cruz County, at 2 p.m. on January 6. (source)
- Police found someone with illegal drugs for sale, tear gas they were not allowed to have, lost property they took, and illegal drug items. This happened near the 200 block of Green Valley Road, Santa Cruz County, at 4 p.m. on January 7. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, having a blood alcohol level over .08, driving while on probation for previous DUIs, and driving with a suspended license due to past DUI offenses. The incident happened near Green Valley Road and Freedom Boulevard in Santa Cruz County at midnight on January 1. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and driving with a suspended license due to a previous DUI violation. The incident happened near the 100 block of Trinity Avenue in Santa Cruz County at 7 p.m. on January 1. (source)
- A DUI involving alcohol or drugs happened near Green Valley Rd and Paulsen Rd in Santa Cruz County at midnight on January 11. (source)
- A person was arrested for shoplifting and using someone else’s identity, with previous theft offenses. The incident happened near Airport Blvd. and Aviation Way in Santa Cruz County at 2 p.m. on January 12. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
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