Good morning! It’s July 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cool in the morning; sunny in San Lorenzo Valley

Today will be cool this morning; otherwise, plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 90 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 12 pm.

9 am

70°

Mostly sunny

11 am

80°

1 pm

86°

Sunny

3 pm

90°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

87°

7 pm

80°


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Top news from nearby

Over a year since Santa Cruz initiated talks on a ballot measure for affordable housing finance, progress stalls, leaving residents with more questions than answers about the future of local housing affordability.

How Santa Cruz’s affordable housing bond got stuck

How Santa Cruz’s affordable housing bond got stuck

By Christopher Neely

Jul 8, 2024


Farmers’ market Tuesday

The Felton Farmers’ Market is the second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. Every Tuesday a collection of regional farms and food businesses throw up their tents to sell a colorful array of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisanal bread, seafood and other staple foods.
Tuesday 1:30-5:30 p.m. at 120 Russell Ave, Felton Read more


Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

Neighborhood Night | BBQ Night w/ Pajaro Pastures
Neighborhood Night | BBQ Night w/ Pajaro Pastures

Join us for a fantastic BBQ Night hosted by The Grove & Pajaro Pastures!

At The Grove Cafe and Bakery on July 12

Santa Cruz Mountains Classic Car Show
Santa Cruz Mountains Classic Car Show

Come out to the redwoods and see ​some spectacular classic cars. Saturday July 13, 2024 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ​

At 6265 Hwy 9 on July 13

Forest Nights - Watercolor Painting
Forest Nights – Watercolor Painting

Paint a stunning midnight sky and a golden moon, buttressed with redwood tree silhouettes wit local artist Sarah Orre.

At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park on July 14


Did you know?

Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription in your community is

93%

compared to…

93%
92%

No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!


No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.