Good morning! It’s Aug. 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and not as warm in Corralitos / Freedom

Today will be sunny to partly cloudy and not as warm. The high will be 82, with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).


Top news from nearby

Watsonville canceled a 21-unit townhome project near the airport after a judge ruled the city violated airport safety and environmental laws during approval.

Watsonville rescinds approval for 21-unit housing project after airport safety lawsuit

Watsonville rescinds approval for 21-unit housing project after airport safety lawsuit

By Tania Ortiz

Aug 27, 2026

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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom

Stringed Instrument Raodshow
Stringed Instrument Roadshow

A celebration of the people who build instruments by hand — luthiers, repair artists, small-shop makers — and the musicians who love what they create …

At Buena Vista Brewing Co Taproom on Aug. 29

Corralitos Farm and Garden Market
Corralitos Farm and Garden Market

A small but mighty amazing community market. In beautiful Corralitos, which is located in south Santa Cruz County. The country feel is real with local …

At Corralitos Farm and Garden Market on Aug. 30
Repeats 17 more times until Dec. 27

Entre Nosotras
Entre Nosotras

Entre Nosotras: Open to Spanish-speaking women with cancer at all stages, from diagnosis through treatment and the healing process. Groups are led in …

At Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley on Sept. 2
Repeats 7 more times until April 7


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for shoplifting and found with drugs during a search. They were charged with shoplifting and possession of a controlled substance, then cited and released at the scene. The incident happened near the 1800 block of Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, at 2 p.m. on Aug. 25. (source)