Good morning! It’s June 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 73 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Corralitos / Freedom news
Watsonville High’s Chris Delgado won a statewide courage award for overcoming childhood trauma. Santa Cruz Pride parade returns Sunday, led by the county’s first same-sex married couple and Assemblymember Gail Pellerin. This weekend features Santa Cruz VegFest, Pride events, concerts, art fairs and more, many free or low-cost for families.
Watsonville High senior overcomes tragedy, earns statewide courage award
By Hillary Ojeda
Jun 5, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, June 4-7
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jun 4, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ code violations ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Raise the Roof
Join the Corralitos community on Saturday, June 6, for a very special outdoor concert to raise funds to repair the roof of the cultural center: hub f…
At Corralitos Cultural Center on June 6
Harmony with Horses Meet and Greet
Say hello to a horse and learn how they help us empower our relationships at home and at work.
At on June 6
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 7
Repeats 29 more times until Dec. 27
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- The property at 120 Gera Court, Watsonville, which was first cited for code violations on June 29, 2022, under case number NV24763, has now resolved all outstanding issues. The violations included the occupancy of multiple recreational vehicles (RVs) connected to utilities without proper authorization, the construction of unpermitted accessory structures with habitable features, and the keeping of a pony and a goat on an R-1 zoned residential lot, which is not allowed under local zoning regulations. The property owner has been assessed fees that must be paid to the county as part of the resolution process.
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.
- Watsonville Community Hospital – El Mercado at 75 Nielson St., Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on June 3 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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