Good morning! It’s July 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be a sprinkle possible early this morning; otherwise, some sun. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 82 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 7 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showers late Sunday night
Top news from nearby
Watsonville’s camping ban allows crews to clear river and slough encampments without warning, heightening anxiety for unhoused residents like farmworker Alejandro Garcia, who now has even fewer safe places to sleep.
‘Where are we supposed to go?’: Watsonville’s new camping ban deepens anxiety for unhoused residents
By Tania Ortiz
Jul 13, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
World Cup Watch Party at Beer Mule
Bringin’ Kick Ass Beer to Watsonville! Come enjoy a variety of beers and watch all the World Cup matches!
At Beer Mule on July 13
Repeats 6 more times until July 19
Sewing Workshop
Event date: July 14 Event Time: 04:00 P.M. – 05:30 P.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076
At Watsonville Library on July 14
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Southbound Highway 1 is facing closures at Route 129 in Watsonville/Pajaro for Gore excavation. The closure is expected to end at 2:59 p.m. today.
- A lane is closed on eastbound and westbound SR-129 at Highway 1 in Watsonville and Pajaro for curb, gutter, and sidewalk work. The closure will end at 2:59 p.m. today.
- There will be alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley due to bridge work. The closures will continue until April 30 at 6:59 a.m.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to construction. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 31.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 in the San Lorenzo Valley due to electrical work. The closure will last until 6:01 a.m. on July 15.
- A lane on Highway 9 at Kirby Street in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for asphalt paving. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. on July 16.
Community crime report
- Police responded to a disturbance call and found a person on post-release supervision. During a search of the home, officers found a firearm and ammunition. The person, who is not allowed to have these items, was arrested on charges of having a gun and ammunition. This happened near the 100 Block of Blanca Ln, Watsonville, at 11 p.m. on July 9. (source)
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