Good morning! It’s March 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and hot in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be mostly sunny and hot; the length of this stretch of heat will bring an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. The high will be 91 with a low of 55. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby

What’s new around you
▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom

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

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

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
New local businesses
- A new business named JA&T HOME IMPROVEMENTS was registered at 485 Holohan Rd Apt 106, Watsonville CA 95076 on March 9. The business was registered by Jose De Jesus Guerrero Diaz as an individual business.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton between Graham Hill Rd. and the San Lorenzo Valley schools complex will with both daytime and overnight work from Monday, March 16, through Thursday, March 19. Crews are building sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, and retaining walls in the area.
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.
- L’ultimo Morso at 65 Hangar Way, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on March 14 with no critical issues.
- Santa Cruz Cider Company (host Facility) at 65 Hangar Way Ste C, Watsonville, passed a county health inspection on March 14 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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