Brought to you today by Lookout Santa Cruz
We’re excited to introduce the Lookout Story Map! An interactive tool to explore the stories and updates of Santa Cruz County.
Good morning! It’s Apr. 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and cool in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be mostly sunny and cool. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 38. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11).
9 am
43°

7% chance of rain
11 am
51°

1 pm
57°

3 pm
60°

5 pm
58°

7 pm
54°

5% chance of rain
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ real estate

Read on to see the details about each item…
Property development
- A permit application has been filed seeking to extend the expiration date for several permits related to a proposed seven-lot residential subdivision at the southeast corner of Trembley Lane and Cunningham Way in Pajaro Valley. The project involves extending permits for subdivision, residential development, agricultural buffer setback reduction, riparian exception, and roadway/roadside exception. (view details)
Community crime report
- A man broke a court order that barred him from contacting another person and his son. A warrant was requested for his arrest. This incident, involving violations related to protective orders and domestic violence, happened at 8 p.m. on April 1 near the 100 block of Anna St in Watsonville. (source)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic collision involving two vehicles happened on Highway 1 North at the Freedom Blvd off-ramp in Aptos. Both vehicles were driveable, and there were no injuries. The vehicles were on the right-hand side of the road. The incident was reported today.
- Alternating lanes on South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
- Alternating lanes on North Highway 1 at 41st Avenue in Capitola/Soquel are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
- The northbound lanes of Highway 1 at 41st Avenue in Eastside/Live Oak are fully closed for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 at Soquel Drive in Eastside/Live Oak are fully closed for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
- A lane on North / South Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 1:01 p.m. tomorrow.
- North Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley is currently closed for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. tomorrow.
Top news from nearby
Capitola City Council will vote on the Park Avenue trail proposal on April 17. The proposal faces community division over safety and environmental concerns, with potential funding impacts if not approved.
After town hall, Capitola councilmembers prepare to vote on contested Park Ave. trail proposal
By Max Chun
Apr 3, 2025
Did you know?
Percent of residents born outside the US in your community is
52%
Corralitos / Freedom
compared to…
62%
Santa Cruz County
57%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Disclosure: Traffic incidents, property development updates and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.


