Good morning! It’s January 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and pleasant in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be pleasant with times of clouds and sun. The high will be 74 with a low of 45. Partly sunny now, changing to intermittent clouds at 3 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant tomorrow
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
CCR Trubute at CCC
Jefferson Hancock’s Revival plays hits and rarities by Creedence Clearwater Revival with rare footage playing in the background. JADe opens the show w…
At Corralitos Cultural Center on January 31
Acoustic Open Jam
Join local musicians and songwriters in a friendly weekly circle. Come to play and sing songs, or just listen. All acoustic instruments welcome.
At Corralitos Cultural Center on January 31
Sustainable AG/Business Meetup
This is for New, existing and interested, farmers, and gardeners. If you have a farm or garden, want to start one, or have even been to one, this even…
At Santa Cruz Cider Company on February 1
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 471 HAWK Ridge Lane in Watsonville, seeking approval to reduce the required 20-foot property setback to approximately 3.5 feet. The proposal involves an existing 2,400 square-foot detached garage and a 1,200 square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on the property. To move forward, the project requires a variance from current setback regulations. (view details)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive in Eastside / Live Oak is facing closures for K-rail installation. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. on February 2.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1.
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. The closures are expected to end at 4:59 p.m. on February 2.
- South Highway 17 at Sugarloaf Road in Scotts Valley is facing closures for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 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 male juvenile was warned by police for trespassing on school property but returned and refused to leave, disrupting school activities. The incident happened near the 300 Block of Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, at 1 p.m. on January 28. (source)
- A person made threats about a bomb at Watsonville Community Hospital. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Nielson St., Watsonville, at noon on January 28. (source)
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