Good morning! It’s May 12 — 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. The high will be 68 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Corralitos / Freedom news
Santa Cruz County farmers raise prices due to diesel and fertilizer cost spikes caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure, leading to higher produce and farm goods prices for local residents. Second Harvest Food Bank hosts first food insecurity symposium for community input.
Santa Cruz County farmers raise prices due to soaring diesel, fertilizer costs
By Dieter Holger
May 12, 2026
With food insecurity getting worse, Second Harvest turns to community for help with solutions
By Tania Ortiz
May 12, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Down to Earth Women Luncheon
The first 17 Down to Earth Women’s (DEW) luncheons were outstanding successes.
At Driscoll’s Rancho Corralitos on May 14
Natural Dyes Workshop
Participants will experience a hands-on natural dye experience using sustainably and ethically harvested farm-grown materials.
At Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm on May 16
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 is facing closures at Buena Vista Drive for pavement work. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 510 Sea Horse Dr., La Selva Beach, approximately 250 feet west of Sand Dollar Drive. The proposed work includes replacing the entry deck with a similar structure, resurfacing the deck above the garage, replacing the railings, and reframing the upper cantilevered deck while extending it by 30 inches. Because the property is located within the coastal zone, the project requires a Coastal Development Permit before proceeding. (view details)
New local businesses
- A new business named CALI FIZZ was registered at 385 Corralitos Rd., Watsonville, on May 4. The business was registered by Sheila A. Alvarez as an individual business.
- A new business named PRIMO AIR BRUSHING was registered at 14 Quinn Ave., Freedom, on May 6. The business was registered by Jose Mateo Gonzalez as an individual business.
- A new business named VELVET POPPY PHOTOBOOTH was registered at 113 Calabasas Rd., Watsonville, on May 8. The business was registered by Christina McCawley as an individual business.
Community crime report
- Vandalism to a vehicle was reported near the 300 block of Carey Avenue, Watsonville. The incident happened at 4 p.m. on May 3. There is no suspect information or video surveillance, and the case is closed. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
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