Good morning! It’s June 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cool in the morning; sunshine in San Lorenzo Valley

Today will be cool this morning; otherwise, sunny to partly cloudy. The high will be 85 with a low of 48. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11).

8 am

61°

Mostly sunny

10 am

71°

12 pm

79°

2 pm

85°

4 pm

81°

6 pm

75°

Looking ahead: Becoming noticeably warmer today


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz city leaders and the public are set to review a draft plan for the South of Laurel Area District, aiming to transform downtown with a new Santa Cruz Warriors arena and up to 1,600 housing units.

SoLa study session: City leaders, public get look at plan for downtown Santa Cruz’s arena/housing neighborhood south of Laurel

SoLa study session: City leaders, public get look at plan for downtown Santa Cruz’s arena/housing neighborhood south of Laurel

By Christopher Neely

Jun 18, 2024


No traffic problems nearby

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


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Community crime report

  • A person was arrested in Santa Cruz County for attacking a police officer with a weapon that wasn’t a gun, fighting and resisting arrest, hitting a police officer without causing injury, causing serious harm, damaging property, and several other charges of hitting a police officer. This happened at 7 p.m. on June 4, near 13100 Block Central Avenue. (source)
Map of law-enforcement incidents

Farmers’ market today

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

Sunset Yoga
Sunset Yoga

Join us for outdoor yoga surrounded by stunning views of Monterey Bay at sunset!

At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park on Jun 20, 2024

Fancy Hot Dog Night
Fancy Hot Dog Night

Join us for Fancy Hot Dog Night!

At 6249 CA-9 on Jun 20, 2024

Watsonville Taiko
Watsonville Taiko

Join us for this Summer Reading Program at the Felton Library and listen to Watsonville Taiko!

At Felton Branch Library on Jun 22, 2024


Did you know?

Percent of people currently married and not separated (age 15+) in your community is

50%

compared to…

45%
47%