Good morning! It’s May 8 — 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. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 73 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Corralitos / Freedom news
Panetta to introduce new legislation Friday aimed at ensuring battery storage systems are safer
By Tania Ortiz
May 8, 2026
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Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 7-10
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
May 7, 2026
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Night Pop up at Lito’s!!!
Hello Lito’s Cafe Community!We are looking for vendors that would like to be a part of our night pop up market! If you have a small business or know o…
At Lito’s Community Cafe & Market on May 9
Mother’s Day Tea at the Farm
Treat your mom to a cozy farm tea party filled with good vibes, tasty treats, and lots of laughs.
At Thomas Farm on May 9
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 10
Repeats 33 more times until December 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
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!