Good morning! It’s July 1 โ€” here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Turning sunny; cool in Corralitos / Freedom

Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 65 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock โ€” the UV index is extreme (11/11).


Corralitos / Freedom news

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to shelve a local ordinance regulating battery storage systems following a decision by the developer of a project proposed for outside Watsonville to seek approval through the state.

Supervisors shelve battery storage ordinance after Watsonville project moves to state

Supervisors shelve battery storage ordinance after Watsonville project moves to state

By Tania Ortiz

Jul 1, 2026


What’s new around you

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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom

Bilingual Baby Laptime
Bilingual Baby Laptime

Event date: July 1. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …

At Watsonville Library on July 1

Corralitos Farm and Garden Market
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 July 5
Repeats 25 more times until Dec. 27


Community crime report

  • A burglary and theft of copper wire happened at a vacant building near the 1900 block of Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville. The incident occurred at noon on June 27. No arrests have been made. (source)
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  • A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle in a grand theft incident near the 100 block of Vista Street, Watsonville. The theft happened at 2 a.m. on June 29. (source)
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