Good morning! It’s July 17 โ€” here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and pleasant in Corralitos / Freedom

Today will be partly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 71 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock โ€” the UV index is extreme (11/11).


Top news from nearby

UCSC faculty, students, and unions protest parking rate hikes, accusing the administration of policy violations and bad faith in decision-making.

UCSC workers say administration violated โ€˜good faithโ€™ measures by implementing parking rate increases

UCSC workers say administration violated โ€˜good faithโ€™ measures by implementing parking rate increases

By Hillary Ojeda

Jul 17, 2026


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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom

World Cup Watch Party at Beer Mule
World Cup Watch Party at Beer Mule

Bringinโ€™ Kick Ass Beer to Watsonville! Come enjoy a variety of beers and watch all the World Cup matches!

At Beer Mule on July 17
Repeats 2 more times until July 19

Worm Racing
Worm Racing

Event date: July 17. Event time: 5-6 p.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …

At Watsonville Library on July 17

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 July 19
Repeats 23 more times until Dec. 27

Sons & Daughters of Italy Watsonville Lodge Annual Bob Moresco Memorial BBQ
Sons & Daughters of Italy Watsonville Lodge Annual Bob Moresco Memorial BBQ

It’s that time of year for Sons & Daughters of Italy Watsonville Lodge Annual Bob Moresco Memorial BBQ.  Meet our scholarship recipient. Join us for I…

At Corralitos Padres Hall on July 19


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 5-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.3 p.m. at the Corralitos Cultural Center, 127 Hames Rd., year-round Read more


No crimes to report today

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