Good morning! It’s April 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be patchy morning fog will reduce visibility; otherwise, mostly sunny. The high will be 70 with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11). Fog now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Top news from nearby
Abbott Square Market adds India Gourmet and Luna’s Borikén Bites kiosks, introducing Indian and Puerto Rican cuisine to downtown Santa Cruz and expanding its diverse dining options.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom

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 April 23

Keeping Your Roses Looking Great!
Join the Monterey Bay Rose Society at Alladin Nursery & Gift Shop on Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. and learn how to keep your roses blooming well a…
At Alladin Nursery & Gift Shop on April 25

Ripatti Rose Band
Ripatti Rose Band – Live at El Vaquero Winery
At El Vaquero Winery Tasting Room on April 25
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- A code violation notice has been issued for the property at 151 Rancho Rd., Watsonville, under case number NV25362. The citation is for disturbing sensitive habitat, specifically oak woodland and salamander habitat, on the parcel. This violation concerns activities that have negatively impacted these environmentally sensitive areas, which are likely protected under local or state environmental regulations. It is important to note that the violation is related to environmental protection and land use compliance, not to any structural or construction issues on the property.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for hitting a hospital security guard. The incident happened near the 100 block of Nielson Street, Watsonville, at 10 a.m. on April 14. The person was given a citation and released at the police department. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents, code violations 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.



