Good morning! It’s July 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny in Corralitos / Freedom

Today will be some low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and warm. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 77 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Mostly clear now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Record-breaking high temperatures Thursday


Top news from nearby

Hundreds gathered at UC Santa Cruz’s Quarry Amphitheater for an emotional memorial honoring musician Oliver Tree, celebrating his global influence and Santa Cruz roots with music, comedy, and heartfelt tributes.


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom

Business After Hours: K&D Landscaping - 40th Anniversary Event!
Business After Hours: K&D Landscaping – 40th Anniversary Event!

Join the Santa Cruz Area Chamber for Business After Hours on July 30 from 5:00–7:00 P.M. at K&D Landscaping in Watsonville…

At K&D Landscaping Inc. on July 30

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…

At Corralitos farm and garden market on August 2
Repeats 21 more times until December 27

Commerate the 250th Anniversary of the Anza Expedition
Commerate the 250th Anniversary of the Anza Expedition

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Anza Expedition at Castro Adobe State Historic Park. Join us for a special Open House commemorating the 250th An…

At Castro Adobe State Historic Park on August 2

Castro Adobe Open House
Castro Adobe Open House

Castro Adobe Open House commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the 1775-1776 Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug…

At Castro Adobe State Historic Park on August 2


New local businesses

  • A new business named NURTURED BEGINNINGS was registered at 525 Airport Blvd. #52, Watsonville, CA 95076 on July 23. The business was registered by Mayra Paulina Fernandez-Zamora as an individual business.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There is one-way traffic 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, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
     

No crimes to report today

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