Good morning! It’s Nov. 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Very warm with sunshine in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be very warm with brilliant sunshine. The high will be 78 with a low of 50.
Corralitos / Freedom news
Races for the governing boards of Pajaro Valley Unified School District and Cabrillo College near their conclusions. October highlights including sushi, pork ribs, a spicy fried chicken sandwich and duck larb showcase Santa Cruz County’s diverse dining scene.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
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Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a proposed project at 261 Wheelock Rd., Watsonville. The project would add a 3,000-square-foot steel barn to a property that already includes a house, garage, barn, and storage building. The site is located approximately 1,500 feet east of the Green Valley Road intersection. To move forward, the project requires an Administrative Site Development Permit as well as a Soils Report. (view details)
New local businesses
- A new business named COMPADRES TARP PULLING PLASTIC REMOVAL was registered at 43 Magnolia Dr., Watsonville, on Nov. 3. The business was registered by Jose Luis Murillo Morales as a co-partnership.
- A new business named ART’S FINE FINISHES was registered at 104 Dick Phelps Rd., Apt. A, Watsonville, on Oct. 26. The business was registered by Arturo Espinoza as an individual business.
- A new business named WEST VALLEY LANDSCAPING was registered at 276 Barbara Way, Watsonville, on Oct. 28. The business was registered by Joaquin Ortiz Leon as an individual business.
Community crime report
- Two people were arrested for being drunk in public and shoplifting. The incident happened near the 100 block of Green Valley Road, Watsonville, at 6 p.m. on Nov. 9. Both were taken to county jail. (source)
- A person was arrested for shoplifting after leaving a store without paying for items. The incident happened near the 300 block of Green Valley Road in Watsonville at 10 a.m. on Nov. 9. The person was cited and released. (source)
- A person was arrested for having illegal paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 100 block of Landis Avenue in Watsonville at noon on Nov. 9. The person was given a notice to appear in court and released at the scene. (source)
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