Good morning! It’s July 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and pleasant in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be partly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 71 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Partly sunny this weekend
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County school districts have added administrative staff due to new state programs and expanded social services, despite a decline in student enrollment.
As enrollment falls, some Santa Cruz County school districts see their ranks of administrators swell
By Hillary Ojeda
Jul 30, 2025
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: July 30 Event Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076 Description: Join us for some…
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Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Event date: July 30 Event Time: 11:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076 Description: Our Bilingual To…
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Art Adventure
Event date: July 30 Event Time: 12:00 P.M. – 01:00 P.M. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville 95076 Description: Get your creativ…
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Mobile MOD Pinto Lake Park Days
Mobile MOD Pinto Lake Park Days FREE Summer Fun with Santa Cruz Children’s Museum Hey Watsonville families! The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discov…
At Pinto Lake County Park on August 2
Concert for Cowboy – A fundraiser for the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter
Join Poi Rogers on Saturday, August 2nd for a special show at the El Vaquero Winery benefiting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Gerard and Caroly…
At El Vaquaro Winery on August 2
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for road excavation. The closure will last until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
- The northbound ramp on Highway 1 at the Harkins Slough/Green Valley Road Overcrossing, just south of Watsonville, will be closed overnight for utility work. The closure will start at 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, and last until 12 noon on Sunday, August 3. Traffic control will be in place during this time.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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