Good morning! It’s Aug. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun and delightful. The high will be 72 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11).
Corralitos / Freedom news
Pajaro Valley Unified teachers question transparency and the spending of millions in Proposition 28 arts funding despite countywide program expansion. Back-to-school season starts today in Santa Cruz County.
As arts funding boosts many local schools, PVUSD faces questions over spending and transparency
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 5, 2026
Starting today, many Santa Cruz County students are heading back to school
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 5, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Event date: Aug. 5. Event time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …
At Watsonville Library on Aug. 5
Repeats once more on Aug. 12
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: Aug. 5. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …
At Watsonville Library on Aug. 5
Repeats once more on Aug. 12
Community crime report
- Police responded to a case involving identity theft, possession and sale of illegal drugs, second-degree burglary, unlawful use of account information, illegal possession or use of tear gas, and possession of stolen property. The incident happened near the 1500 block of Freedom Boulevard at 4 a.m. on July 29. (source)
- Four men were arrested after a burglary, a car chase, and then a chase on foot. This happened near the 1100 block of Buena Vista Drive at 4 a.m. on Aug. 4. The charges include running from police in a dangerous way and resisting or obstructing officers. (source)
- Police found a stolen vehicle connected to a burglary and arrested three people for several crimes, including burglary, vehicle theft, and drug possession. The incident happened near the 200 block of Green Valley Road at 2 p.m. on Aug. 3. (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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