Good morning! It’s September 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds may break; cool in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be low clouds, then perhaps some sun and cool. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 67 with a low of 59. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather this evening through tomorrow morning
Corralitos / Freedom news
Capitola City Council will restore the Bay Avenue intersection to its original design after residents reported worsened traffic from a recent redesign, continuing efforts to ease congestion.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
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At El vaquero Winery on October 5
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A car hit a deer at 6:40 a.m. today at 656 Highway 9 in San Lorenzo Valley. No injuries were reported.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on North Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. 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.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application on September 26, for the renewal of a permit for a two-bedroom vacation rental at 404 Oceanview Drive in Watsonville. The property is intended for short-term overnight lodging, with stays not exceeding 30 days at a time. Renewal of the vacation rental permit is required for continued operation, and the decision on the application was scheduled for on or after September 9. Residents were able to submit comments on the application until September 8. The renewal process includes a review for any documented violations of the Vacation Rental Ordinance, which could result in the permit being amended or denied. Appeals regarding the decision must be filed within two weeks of the approval date. Any issues related to the vacation rental should be reported to the emergency contact, Kendall & Potter Property Management, Inc. (view application)
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.
- Circle & Square Bistro at 2904 Freedom Blvd. Ste A, Watsonville, was cited for high-risk violations of unapproved food sources or contaminated food during a county health inspection on September 26. The issues were resolved during the inspection.
Did you know?
Percent of workers who work in education in your community is
4.1%
Corralitos / Freedom
compared with…
13%
Santa Cruz County
8.6%
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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