Good morning! It’s March 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunshine and nice in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be sunshine and nice. The high will be 71 with a low of 44. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at noon
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Corralitos / Freedom news
This weekend features Hummingbird Month at UCSC Arboretum, Scotts Valley Hitchcock Festival, art receptions, live music, theater, mushroom walk, antiques faire, and Santa Cruz Warriors basketball, with many free or family-friendly events.
Best of Santa Cruz County food & arts events this weekend, March 5-8
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Mar 5, 2026
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Edge of the West at El Vaquero Winery
Edge of the West returns to the always fun and friendly El Vaquero, playing an extra dose of Grateful Dead at this show to celebrate the life of Bob W…
At El Vaquero Winery on March 7
Live Earth Farm: Mushroom Walk
This is an immersive, hands-on introduction to mushroom foraging and forest ecology led by local expert, Starlynn Hartnek. This workshop emphasizes re…
At Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm on March 7
Mushroom Foraging Workshop 3/7
Participants will join an expert-led guided walk on Live Earth Farm- highlighting edible and non-edible fungi found in Santa Cruz County. Mushroom Wal…
At Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm on March 7
Castro Adobe Open House
Celebrate spring at the first Castro Adobe State Historic Park Open House event of 2026 on Sunday, March 8. Enjoy live music in the Fandago Room, tou…
At Castro Adobe State Historic Park on March 8
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is currently accepting public comments on a zoning application for 46 Sunset Drive, Watsonville 95076, where the applicant seeks to renew a permit allowing a one-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family home. If approved, the permit would allow overnight lodging for stays of up to 30 days at a time. Residents who wish to share their input or concerns about this proposed project must submit their comments before the deadline of March 16, as no public comments will be accepted after that date. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A dark blue Tesla and a white Bronco were involved in a collision on northbound Highway 17 at Laurel in Scotts Valley. The Tesla was reportedly speeding and road raging, which led to the other vehicle colliding with it. Both cars ended up on the right shoulder. No one was injured and there was no blockage of the road. The incident was reported today.
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1.
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
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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