Good morning! It’s June 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds and fog may break in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will see low clouds and fog, then perhaps some sun. The high will be 76 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (8/11).
Corralitos / Freedom news
Fans attend a free “The Lost Boys” beach screening in Santa Cruz. UCSC move-out triggers a campus scavenger hunt. Officials warn of dangerous beach conditions. Weekend events feature mixers, concerts and Juneteenth celebrations.
‘Tis the season for … dumpster diving? How students take advantage of the items left behind during UCSC’s move-out week
By Caly Plowman and William S. Woodhams
Jun 12, 2026
Santa Cruz County first responders, National Weather Service warn of beach hazards amid back-to-back rescues
By Hillary Ojeda
Jun 11, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, June 11-14
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jun 11, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Ripatti Rose Band
Ripatti Rose Band – Live at El Vaquero Winery
At El Vaquero Winery Tasting Room on June 13
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 June 14
Repeats 28 more times until Dec. 27
Dance. Weave and Celebrate at the Castro Adobe
Dance, Weave, and Celebrate at the Castro Adobe Step back into the colorful world of the 1800’s during State Parks Week by celebrating the artistry, m…
At Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Park on June 14
Castro Adobe Open House
Explore the 175-year-old, two-story hacienda, featuring museum-quality exhibits and the history of the Castro family, who once called Rancho San André…
At Castro Adobe State Historic Park on June 14
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. to 3 p.m. at the Corralitos Cultural Center, 127 Hames Rd., year-round Read more
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Safeway #2840 at 2010 Freedom Blvd., Freedom, was cited for high-risk violations of unapproved food sources or contaminated food and low-risk violations of inadequate washing of utensils or equipment during a county health inspection on June 10. A reinspection will be required at a later date to confirm the issues are addressed.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for driving with a suspended license due to a previous DUI. The incident happened near the 1500 block of Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, at midnight on June 11. The person was cited and released at the scene. The case is closed. (source)
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