Good morning! It’s May 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 69 with a low of 52. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Top news from nearby
Capitola’s Sugar Bakery faces long lines and daily sellouts of viral fruit-shaped mousse desserts, leading owner Ela Crawford to prioritize storefront sales over wholesale amid high regional demand and limited production capacity. Local arts, food, and music events happen this weekend.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, April 30-May 3
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Apr 30, 2026
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Capitola-Aptos Rotary’s 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party
Don’t miss the fun at the Capitola-Aptos Rotary’s 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party on May 2nd at Specialized Aviation in Watsonville. Dress to impress …
At Specialized Aviation on May 2
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 May 3
Repeats 34 more times until December 27
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 141 Holiday Dr. in La Selva Beach. The proposal seeks approval to establish a new two-bedroom vacation rental within an existing single-family home, allowing for overnight stays of up to 30 days at a time. To move forward, the property owner must obtain a vacation rental permit for this location. (view application)
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 juvenile male shoplifted two packs of cigarettes from a gas station. The incident happened near the 1900 block of Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville. It occurred at 9 p.m. on April 29. The suspect left before police arrived and has not been found. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after being pulled over for a tinted windshield. The incident happened near the 1800 block of Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville at 7 p.m. on April 29. (source)
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