Good morning! It’s Aug. 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds breaking in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will see low clouds followed by some sun. The high will be 71, with a low of 53.
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Corralitos / Freedom news
Santa Cruz County schools ask parents to share children’s health insurance info to secure funding for free student counseling and mental health services, ensuring continued access at no cost.
What families need to know about the free mental health services provided by Santa Cruz County public schools
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 31, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: Sept. 2. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …
At Watsonville Library on Sept. 2
Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Event date: Sept. 2. Event time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …
At Watsonville Library on Sept. 2
Entre Nosotras
Entre Nosotras: Open to Spanish-speaking women with cancer at all stages, from diagnosis through treatment and the healing process. Groups are led in …
At Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley on Sept. 2
Repeats 7 more times until April 7
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 Sept. 6
Repeats 16 more times until December 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.
- A code violation first cited on Aug. 6, for the property at 20 Magnifico Vita Lane, Watsonville, has now been addressed, according to county officials. The original Notice of Violation (Case NV25392) documented two main issues: neglect of the property, meaning it was not maintained in a safe, sanitary, and orderly condition, and unpermitted construction, specifically the entire single-family dwelling and septic system (including leach fields) being built without required permits or inspections. These violations were part of a series of ongoing compliance cases involving unpermitted structures and efforts to bring the property up to code. The county is currently monitoring the property to ensure continued compliance with all building and safety regulations.
Community crime report
- Police found two people with drug paraphernalia during a probation search. One person also had methamphetamine and was held for a probation violation. The other person had an outstanding warrant and was taken into custody, then given a citation. This happened near the 100 block of Jehl Avenue, Watsonville, at 6 p.m. on Aug. 27. (source)
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