Good morning! It’s June 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and pleasant in Corralitos / Freedom

Today will be areas of low clouds, then some sun and pleasant. The high will be 69 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).


Corralitos / Freedom news

Santa Cruz’s Climatize and the Warriors mark milestones; Pajaro Valley apple growers react to Martinelli’s news; updates on local business openings, closings, and key South County farmers dates.

This week in Santa Cruz County business: Santa Cruz-based crowdfunding site, Sea Dubs mark milestones; next steps for Pajaro Valley apple growers

This week in Santa Cruz County business: Santa Cruz-based crowdfunding site, Sea Dubs mark milestones; next steps for Pajaro Valley apple growers

By Jessica M. Pasko

Jun 17, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom

Art Adventure
Art Adventure

Event date: June 17. Event time: noon-1 p.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …

At Watsonville Library on June 17
Repeats once more on June 24

Bilingual Baby Laptime
Bilingual Baby Laptime

Event date: June 17. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …

At Watsonville Library on June 17
Repeats once more on June 24

Tech Café: Glowforge
Tech Café: Glowforge

Event date: June 18. Event time: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …

At Watsonville Library on June 18

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 June 21
Repeats 27 more times until Dec. 27


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • The southbound Highway 1 Buena Vista Drive on-ramp in Watsonville will be fully closed for daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Thursday. Crews will be working in the area during this time.

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.