Good morning! It’s October 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and not as warm in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be mostly sunny and not as warm but pleasant. The high will be 70 with a low of 54.
Corralitos / Freedom news
PVUSD teachers protest a policy requiring administrative approval for discussing controversial topics, fearing censorship on issues like climate change and immigration; the district says the changes aim to clarify guidelines.
In PVUSD, a new policy on controversial issues in the classroom faces accusations of censorship
By Hillary Ojeda
Oct 21, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses
Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on North Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
- Long-term projects: – PG&E is working on replacing a gas main in the Arroyo and Jolon Drive neighborhood off Green Valley Road. The area has a soft closure, and construction will continue through November 25.
– Caltrans is doing drainage improvement work on Highway 1, from the Trafton Road Undercrossing in Monterey County to one mile north of Larkin Valley Road in Santa Cruz County. Lane and ramp closures are in place while the project continues.
New local businesses
- A new business named NURTURING HEARTS CHILD, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY was registered at 61 Winding Ct., Watsonville CA 95076 on October 16. The business was registered by Nurturing Hearts Therapy, Inc as a corporation.
- A new business named APEX DEVELOPMENT was registered at 1500 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville CA 95076 on October 6. The business was registered by James Pimentel as an individual business.
- A new business named BOULANGERIE BUTTERY, BOULANGERIE GOLDEN SHEAF, BOULANGERIE SOLIGNAC was registered at 125 Hangar Way Ste 230, Watsonville CA 95076 on October 7. The business was registered by The Buttery Inc as a corporation.
- A new business named ECO CLEANING COLLECTIVE was registered at 2908 A Freedom Blvd., Watsonville CA 95076 on October 7. The business was registered by Betty Service LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
- A new business named FLORES FLOORS was registered at 145 Fuchsia Court, Freedom CA 95019 on October 9. The business was registered by Maria Del Toro Flores as a business operated by a married couple.
Did you know?
Percent of people age 60+ in your community is
18%
Corralitos / Freedom
compared with…
24%
Santa Cruz County
21%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
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