Good morning! It’s January 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 72 with a low of 42.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County’s roads are rated “fair,” but a significant funding shortfall for maintenance risks worsening conditions amid a tight budget year.
Watsonville Community Hospital nurses hold vigil to honor life of nurse killed by federal agents in Minneapolis
By Tania Ortiz
Jan 29, 2026
County to test wireless emergency alert system near Pajaro River
By Ashley Palma-Jimenez
Jan 28, 2026
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Scotts Valley solar cell company goes dark; passing the torch at Alta Organic Coffee
By Jessica M. Pasko
Jan 28, 2026
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
CCR Trubute at CCC
Jefferson Hancock’s Revival plays hits and rarities by Creedence Clearwater Revival with rare footage playing in the background. JADe opens the show w…
At Corralitos Cultural Center on January 31
Acoustic Open Jam
Join local musicians and songwriters in a friendly weekly circle. Come to play and sing songs, or just listen. All acoustic instruments welcome.
At Corralitos Cultural Center on January 31
Sustainable AG/Business Meetup
This is for New, existing and interested, farmers, and gardeners. If you have a farm or garden, want to start one, or have even been to one, this even…
At Santa Cruz Cider Company on February 1
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 February 1
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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one lane closed for emergency work. Traffic is being controlled in one direction at a time. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for disobeying a court order, which is a misdemeanor. The incident happened near the 1900 Block of Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville at 1 p.m. on January 27. The person was taken to the Santa Cruz County Jail. (source)
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