Good morning! It’s Aug. 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and cool in Scotts Valley
Today will be cool with intervals of clouds and sun. The high will be 77, with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11).
Scotts Valley news
Santa Cruz may lower speed limits and create a road safety task force to address dangerous speeds and frequent crashes, especially on Mission Street; the city council will soon consider the proposal.
Carmageddon: Santa Cruz road safety plan targets dangerous speeds, Mission Street crashes
By Max Chun
Aug 17, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ events
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Things to do in Scotts Valley
Celtic Circle w/ Jay Salter
6:30-8:30 p.m. every first and third Monday of the month, come enjoy a real Celtic music circle hosted by master piper Jay Salter.
At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on Aug. 17
B12 Shot Clinic
Step into a realm of revitalization at our pharmacy, where we proudly introduce our exclusive hydration injection services. Designed to replenish your…
At OneSource Compounding Pharmacy on Aug. 18
Repeats once more on Aug. 25
Moving in Harmony with Life – Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance
Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich We spend much of our time being sedentary, lost in our minds. Yet each movement you…
At Hummingbird Valley on Aug. 19
Repeats 19 more times until Dec. 30
Mahjong at Home by Zinnias
Join us for an engaging evening of learning, laughter, and friendly competition as our instructor guides us through the fundamentals of mahjong …
At Home by Zinnias on Aug. 20
Trivia on Tap @ Steel Bonnet
Trivia on Tap is back! New day, new questions, same great experience! Join Jenn and Victor every first and third Thursday 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Steel Bonnet Brewing…
At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on Aug. 20
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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