Good morning! It’s July 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds giving way to sun in Corralitos / Freedom

Today will be clouds giving way to sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 74 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend


Top news from nearby

Two new apartment buildings near a used-car dealership will bring hundreds of residents, prompting the owner to consider how the neighborhood’s transformation will impact his business.


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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom

World Cup Watch Party at Beer Mule
World Cup Watch Party at Beer Mule

Bringin’ Kick Ass Beer to Watsonville! Come enjoy a variety of beers and watch all the world cup matches!

At Beer Mule on July 9
Repeats 10 more times until July 19

Save Whiskey Hill Ranch Sanctuary
Save Whiskey Hill Ranch Sanctuary

Help Save Whiskey Hill Ranch Sanctuary Join us for a benefit to preserve Whiskey Hill Ranch Sanctuary, a privately owned 10.2‑acre coastal refuge in L…

At Whiskey Hill Ranch on July 11

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 July 12
Repeats 24 more times until December 27

Sewing Workshop
Sewing Workshop

Event date: July 14 Event Time: 04:00 P.M. – 05:30 P.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076

At Watsonville Library on July 14

Bilingual Baby Laptime
Bilingual Baby Laptime

Event date: July 15 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076

At Watsonville Library on July 15


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There is a one-way traffic closure on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31.
     
  • There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30.
     
  • A road and weather-related incident was reported by CHP at 7105 Highway 9 in San Lorenzo Valley at 8:29 p.m. on July 8.
     

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.