Good morning! It’s May 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clearing and warmer in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be warmer with clouds yielding to sun. There is a 4% chance of rain. The high will be 71 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Corralitos / Freedom news
New Leaf Energy will pursue state approval for its Watsonville battery storage plant. Over 40 new businesses, including wellness clinics, salons and eateries, were registered in Santa Cruz County in late April and early May.
Battery storage developer will seek state, not county, approval for new Watsonville plant
By Tania Ortiz
May 6, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Mommy + Mini Pilates
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At on May 6
Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce Cornhole Tournament
Join the fun at the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce Cornhole Tournament—toss, chill, and win prizes!
At Watsonville Municipal Airport on May 7
Mother’s Day Tea at the Farm
Treat your mom to a cozy farm tea party filled with good vibes, tasty treats, and lots of laughs.
At Thomas Farm on May 9
Mother’s Day Run
Join us for the Mother’s Day Run and Walk – a beautiful 10K/5K/1K trail run and walk benefiting children and their parents’ experiencing homelessness.
At Pinto Lake County Park on May 10
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Fidel’s Mexican Food at 301 Airport Blvd., Freedom, passed a county health inspection on May 4 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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