Good morning! It’s January 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly to mostly sunny in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be partly to mostly sunny. The high will be 65 with a low of 40. Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Cool tonight
Top news from nearby
Your Allied Rapid Response reports a surge in volunteer legal observers amid increased federal immigration enforcement, showing rising community concern and involvement.
ICE watchdog group seeing influx of new volunteers as immigration enforcement escalates around U.S.
By Tania Ortiz
Jan 26, 2026
Demonstrators rally against ICE and Hilton Hotels in solidarity with protests in Minneapolis
By Cecilia Schutz
Jan 23, 2026
Watsonville residents pack city’s downtown plaza to protest latest Minneapolis shooting, immigration enforcement
By Tania Ortiz and Kevin Painchaud
Jan 26, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Acoustic Open Jam
Join local musicians and songwriters in a friendly weekly circle. Come to play and sing songs, or just listen. All acoustic instruments welcome.
At Corralitos Cultural Center on January 31
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 February 1
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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol with prior convictions and for battery on another person. The incident happened near the 1500 Block of Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville. It occurred at 4 p.m. on January 22. (source)
- A person on a stolen dirt bike ran from police officers and drove dangerously to get away. This happened near the 1800 Block of Freedom Blvd., Watsonville at 8 p.m. on January 22. The case is closed for now until the suspect is identified. (source)
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