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🌱 Details on the fatal crash at Merk and Corralitos roads
Make time for Murder. Mystery. Mayhem. on the Corralitos Patch calendar

Hi Corralitos! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Details on the fatal crash at Merk and Corralitos roads
Also on today's calendar: Murder. Mystery. Mayhem. and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Connor Wildey Killed in Santa Cruz County Accident on Merk and Corralitos Roads (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A 23-year-old motorcyclist from Scotts Valley died after a pickup turning from Corralitos Road onto Merk Road collided with his bike in a morning crash last week. Authorities say both drivers used safety gear, no alcohol or drugs are suspected, and the California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause, a concern for anyone driving local rural roads.
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- Murder. Mystery. Mayhem. →
1980 Morgan Ave, Morgan Hill
6:00 pm - Santa Cruz Film Festival →
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Saturday October 3
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- Celebrate Patrick's and Ted's Birthdays at El Vaquero →
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5:00 pm - Spun at El Vaquero Winery →
El Vaquero Winery, 2901 Freedom Blvd, Corralitos
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Pajaro Pastures, Corralitos
5:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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La Manzana Community Resource Center, 521 Main St Suite Y, Watsonville
9:00 am - Free Tutoring at California Coffee →
California Coffee, 9105 Soquel Dr., Aptos
4:00 pm - Zumba →
Pinto Lake City Park, 451 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
9:00 am - Farmers Market Watsonville →
Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville
2:00 pm - Week Without Driving Community Celebration →
Capitola Mall - METRO Transit Center, Capitola
4:00 pm - Week Without Driving 2026 →
Capitola Mall, 1855 41st Avenue, Capitola
4:00 pm - Treehouse First Friday: Costume Party Edition! →
Treehouse Dispensary, 3651 Soquel Dr, Soquel
7:00 pm - Farmers Market Aptos →
Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos
8:00 am - Early Bird Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve →
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville
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Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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🗞 Nearby News
Watsonville
- Janus of Santa Cruz celebrates 50th anniversary at event (santacruzsentinel.com)
- Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, Sept. 30 (lookout.co)
Aptos
- Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, Sept. 30 (lookout.co)
- Harbor girls volleyball tops SC, finishes first half of SCCAL unbeaten (santacruzsentinel.com)
Ok Corralitos! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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