Good morning! It’s October 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cool with low clouds breaking in Corralitos / Freedom
Today will be cool with low clouds followed by some sun. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 69 with a low of 53. Cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County supervisors advanced a law for faster demolition of abandoned vehicles after towing to improve parking enforcement; homeless advocates fear it unfairly targets people living in vehicles.
‘No Kings’ rally and protest set for Oct. 18 in Santa Cruz and Watsonville
By Wallace Baine
Oct 8, 2025
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom
Open Farms, Open Table: A Farm-to-Table Dinner with chef Jessica Yarr
On October 10th, we cordially invite you to join Community Alliance with Family Farmers at Pajaro Pastures, an ecological ranch in the beautiful Pajar…
At Pajaro Pastures on October 10
Watsonville-Aptos-Mora Class of 1970 – 55th Reunion
Welcome Classmates! If you graduated from Watsonville, Aptos or Mora High School in 1970–we’re looking for you! Our 55th Class Reunion is scheduled f…
At Padres Hall on October 11
Fall Gardening on the Central Coast.
Learn how to keep your garden thriving during the cooler months on the central coast at our hands on fall gardening workshop!
At Farm Discovery on October 11
Brunch on the Farm
Join us for our 4th annual delightful farm-to-table experience on Sunday, October 12th. Start your day with an all-inclusive brunch from The Grove Caf…
At Pajaro Pastures on October 12
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is down to one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
- Long-term projects: PG&E has started work to replace a gas main in the Arroyo and J Drive neighborhood off Green Valley Road. The area has a soft closure, and construction is expected to last through November 25.
Did you know?
Percent of people age 5+ who speak a language other than English in your community is
70%
Corralitos / Freedom
compared with…
33%
Santa Cruz County
44%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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