Good morning! It’s October 27 — 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 71 with a low of 45. Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Becoming warmer, then noticeably cooler again Thursday
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Monster Trash Record Hop
Celebrate Halloween at your favorite spooky cidery! The Intoxicans will be spinning records, costume contest with prizes for humans and dogs at 8pm. C…
At Santa Cruz Cider Co on October 31
Monster Trash Record Hop with the Intoxicans
Live DJ set by The Intoxicans 6-10pm Costume contest for humans & dogs. Major awards for the winners! Come dressed in your best and be ready to party …
At Santa Cruz Cider on October 31
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic crash happened today on Highway 1 at Larkin Valley Road near Seascape and San Andreas in Aptos. No one was hurt. The vehicles, including a white Toyota Tundra, were on the right shoulder under the overcrossing, and no tow truck was needed.
- North Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p. on December 5.
- Long-term projects: PG&E is replacing a gas main in the Arroyo and Jolon Drive neighborhood off Green Valley Road. There is a soft closure in the area, and work will continue through November 25.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken at 1610 Freedom Blvd., Freedom, passed a county health inspection on October 23 with no critical issues.
Did you know?
Percentage of workers who work from home in your community is
2.9%
Corralitos / Freedom
compared with…
16%
Santa Cruz County
14%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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