Good morning! It’s March 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and very warm in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be very warm with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 92 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
Looking ahead: Record warmth continues before weekend cooling
Top news from nearby
Capitola Mall’s rezoning targets 41st Avenue for future housing development to meet state mandates by 2031.
With Capitola Mall site rezoned, city aims to focus state-mandated growth on 41st Avenue corridor
By Max Chun
Mar 19, 2026
Watsonville nonprofit changes name of award following allegations against labor leader César Chávez
By Tania Ortiz
Mar 18, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Mushroom Foraging Workshop 3/21
Participants will join an expert-led guided walk on Live Earth Farm- highlighting edible and non-edible fungi found in Santa Cruz County. Mushroom Wal…
At Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm on March 21
Equinox Nights at Lito’s Lounge
Big news for Lito’s Community Café & Market! We’re excited to celebrate our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and officially welcome our Beer & Wine License! 🍻🍷…
At Lito’s Community Cafe & Market on March 21
Animal Husbandry Workshop
Hands-on instruction and practical strategies for raising happy, healthy animals in your backyard or small-scale setup.
At Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm on March 21
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 March 22
Repeats 40 more times until December 27
Silent Meditation with the HERD
Offered in the calming presence of free-roaming horses, this class invites you to return to your breath 🌿 and settle into stillness for nervous system…
At Pregnant Mare Rescue on March 24
Repeats 4 more times until April 21
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 been issued for the property at 15 Hawthorne Ave., Watsonville 95076-111, according to case number NV25351. The citation is related to neglected property conditions, specifically the presence of 10 or more vehicles on the property. This situation indicates violations of property maintenance standards, including the accumulation of inoperative or unregistered vehicles and potentially issues with trash or debris, which are common concerns for neglected properties.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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