Good morning! It’s December 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Rather cloudy in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be rather cloudy. There is a 4% chance of rain. The high will be 67 with a low of 52. Partly sunny now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showers late tonight
Corralitos / Freedom news
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Sewing Workshop
✨ Free Sewing Classes ✨ Ready to unleash your creativity and learn a new skill? Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced sewer, our free sewi…
At Freedom Branch Homework Center on December 16
Bean Creek
When Bean Creek founding member Peter Hicks passed away in 2022, the future of the local bluegrass outfit seemed uncertain. However, local musicians H…
At El Vaquero Winery on December 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 December 21
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Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application on December 15, for a project at 602 Sand Dollar Drive in Watsonville. The project involves the renewal of a permit to operate a two-bedroom vacation rental within the existing single-family home at that address. This renewal required the approval of a vacation rental permit by the county. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named SPIRIT HAWK VALLEY FARM was registered at 300 Old Adobe Rd, Watsonville CA 95076 on December 12. The business was registered by Peter Timothy Linquist as a business operated by a married couple.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
Community crime report
- A driver was stopped for speeding and crossing double yellow lines, and was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident happened near Airport Blvd. and Nielson St. in Watsonville at midnight on December 15. (source)
- A vehicle parked in a school staff lot was broken into, with the rear passenger window smashed and speakers and other electronic equipment stolen. This incident involved burglary, grand theft, and vandalism. It happened near the 100 Block of Holly Dr, Watsonville, at midnight on December 14. (source)
- A person was arrested for being drunk and acting disorderly in public. The incident happened near the 2000 Block of Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, at 8 a.m. on December 12. The person was taken to the Sobering Center. (source)
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