Good morning! It’s March 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sprinkles early this morning in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be sprinkles early this morning; otherwise, clouds yielding to some sun. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 46. Showers now, changing to intermittent clouds at 10 a.m.
Top news from nearby
Soquel Union Elementary may cut 17 staff due to stalled contract talks; teachers cite low pay and rising costs, while the district cites declining enrollment and budget deficits. Board decision expected Wednesday.
Soquel Union Elementary board to consider layoffs as teachers, district reach impasse
By Hillary Ojeda
Mar 2, 2026
OPINION: Santa Cruz County failed our most vulnerable during extreme weather
By Sara Coon
March 1, 2026
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Silent Meditation with the HERD
Offered in the calming presence of free-roaming horses, this class invites you to return to your breath 🌿 and settle into stillness for nervous system…
At Pregnant Mare Rescue on March 3
Repeats 7 more times until April 21
Deepening Connection: Being With the Herd
A quiet, embodied experience for those who wish to feel more grounded, present, and connected. This workshop is not about doing anything to the horses…
At Pregnant Mare Rescue on March 5
Repeats 7 more times until April 23
Celebrate Spring at the Castro Adobe
𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐛𝐞 Celebrate spring at the Castro Adobe’s Open House on 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟖, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐭𝐨 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. Create your own 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐨́…
At Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Park on March 8
Castro Adobe Open House
Celebrate spring at the first Castro Adobe State Historic Park Open House event of 2026 on Sunday, March 8. Enjoy live music in the Fandago Room, tou…
At Castro Adobe State Historic Park on March 8
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There was a three-car crash with possible injuries on Highway 1 South at Bay Porter, near Capitola and Soquel. All lanes were closed and traffic was being diverted at Morrissey. CHP helped with construction and traffic control. The incident was reported yesterday.
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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