Good morning! It’s March 10 — 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 67 with a low of 41. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Intermittent clouds now, changing to partly sunny at 10 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
Top news from nearby
Most June primary local races are set, except the Santa Cruz mayoral race, open until Wednesday. Check which offices and candidates will appear on your ballot.
Most local races set for June primary election; Santa Cruz mayoral filing period ends Wednesday
By Max Chun
Mar 10, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
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 10
Repeats 6 more times until April 21
Deepening Connection: Being With the Herd
A quiet, embodied experience for those who wish to feel more grounded, present, and connected. This workshop is not about doing anything to the horses…
At Pregnant Mare Rescue on March 12
Repeats 6 more times until April 23
D.R.A.G. Divination, Rainbows, and Glitter
During this workshop for students ages 11-18, Magdelana More! (a self-described “baby drag queen”) invites participants to celebrate and dive deep int…
At Raíces y Cariño on March 13
Karaoke at Lito’s Community Cafe & Market
🎤🎶 KARAOKE NIGHT AT LITO’S! 🎶🎤 Join us Friday, November 14 • 5–8 P.M. for our second karaoke night at Lito’s Community Café & Market – then catch it e…
At Lito’s Community Cafe & Market on March 13
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- One lane of northbound Highway 17 north of Scotts Valley will be closed during the day for vegetation work the week of Monday, March 9.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Buena Vista Brewing Company at 65 Hangar Way Ste D, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on March 6 with no critical issues.
- Om Soul at 128 Hawk Haven Rd, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on March 6 with no critical issues.
- Isabella’s Kitchen at 136 Pajaro Ln Apt 102, Freedom, passed a county health inspection on March 6 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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