Good morning! It’s August 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 85 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Corralitos / Freedom news
New Santa Cruz County businesses: Marzy’s Sourdough Bagels (Felton), Cactus Corner-Grocery + Deli (Watsonville), Mathnasium (Scotts Valley), plus new construction, wellness, cleaning, and legal service providers.
Santa Cruz County plan to demolish abandoned, oversized vehicles stalls amid homeless concerns
By Christopher Neely
Aug 20, 2025
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What’s new around you
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Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Pinto Lake County Park Beautification
Join us to help beautify the park! We’ll be picking up litter, weeding, and possibly planting! Refreshments, tools, and gloves provided.
At Pinto Lake County Park on August 23
Repeats 2 more times until November 2
Reset & Recharge – Wisdom of the Herd
Step into the quiet, electric presence of the free-roaming horses at the Sanctuary at PMR. This 3-hour experience takes place inside the pasture. Thro…
At The Sanctuary at Pregnant Mare Rescue on August 23
Testicle Festival
17th Annual Testicle Festival Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Agri-Culture, Inc. Fundraiser Barbeque
At Estrada Deer Camp on August 23
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane on southbound Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive is closed for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 6:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- A lane on North Highway 1 at Airport Blvd. is closed for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- Southbound Highway 1 is facing closures in the Watsonville / Pajaro area for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 2:59 p.m. today.
- Northbound Highway 1 at Route 129 in Watsonville / Pajaro is facing closures for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 2:59 p.m. tomorrow.
- Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on August 23.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of drainage work. The closure is expected to end at 2:01 p.m. today.
- A lane on North Highway 9 at mile marker 13.6 in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end at 5:01 p.m. today.
- Southbound Highway 17 in the Eastside / Live Oak area is facing closures for asphalt paving. The closure is expected to end at 5:01 p.m. on August 23.
- A lane on North Highway 17 at Laurel Road in Scotts Valley is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end at 5:01 a.m. today.
- Long-term projects: The southbound Highway 17 off-ramp at La Madrona Drive in Santa Cruz County will be closed on Saturday, August 23, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Both directions of La Madrona Drive will be affected during this time.
Did you know?
Percent of people who are divorced (age 15+) in your community is
7.8%
Corralitos / Freedom
compared with…
10%
Santa Cruz County
9%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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