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Partly sunny and comfortable in Corralitos / Freedom

Today will see areas of low clouds, then some sun and comfortable. The high will be 72 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock โ€” the UV index is very high (10/11).


Corralitos / Freedom news

Civil grand jury reports urge Santa Cruz County to accelerate housing, enhance behavioral health services and improve pedestrian safety.

Grand jury: Santa Cruz County must move faster on housing, strengthen behavioral health system

Grand jury: Santa Cruz County must move faster on housing, strengthen behavioral health system

By Max Chun

Jun 26, 2026


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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom

Rosebud at El Vaquero Winery in Corralitos
Rosebud at El Vaquero Winery in Corralitos

“Expect velvety three-part vocal harmonies, tight virtuosic jamming, and an excellent repertoire from this cadre of veteran players” — SLO New Times …

At El Vaquero Winery on June 26

Metalachi
Metalachi

Born from a long night of music, tequila, and mariachi-loving metalheads, Metalachi has been entertaining audiences and wooing abuelas everywhere for …

At Beer Mule Bottle Shop + Pour House on June 27

Ancestree
Ancestree

Santa Cruz is a blessed area. Not only do we have the beautiful forest and life-giving ocean, but we are an epicenter of music, culture and love. That…

At El Vaquero Winery on June 27

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 June 28
Repeats 26 more times until Dec. 27


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


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. The incident happened near the 100 block of Herman Avenue in Watsonville, at 1 a.m. on June 25. (source)
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