Good morning! It’s Aug. 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and cool in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun and cool. rain. The high will be 76, with a low of 55.
San Lorenzo Valley news
Santa Cruz County theaters prepare a fall and winter lineup featuring comedies, dramas, musicals, opera, and holiday shows for local audiences.
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Mountain Community Theater Presents New Works Weekend
New Works Weekend is Mountain Community Theater’s celebration of local storytelling. This year, we are thrilled to share eight brand-new, original plays …
At Park Hall on Aug. 14
Live Band @ Henflings of Ben Lomond
Friday & Saturday nights feature a mix of great live bands.
At Henflings on Aug. 14
The Polish Ambassador
The Polish Ambassador at Felton Music Hall on Friday, Aug. 14 …
At Felton Music Hall on August 14
Sequoias At Night
Fridays & Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. through October. Experience the magic once again as this beloved art and light installation …
At Roaring Camp Railroads on Aug. 14
Repeats 23 more times until Oct. 31
Basket-Weaving Workshop
During this basket-weaving workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, visitors will learn how to weave their very own basket out of local Ponderosa pine …
At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park on Aug. 15
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue has one-way traffic because of ongoing work. This closure is expected to last until Aug. 31.
- Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Riverdale Park because of bridge work. The closure is expected to last until April 30, 2027.
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- The property at 624 River Dr., Boulder Creek, was cited on Feb. 4, 2025, for building code violations under case number NV25190. The violations involved an unpermitted addition to the side and back of the single-family home, which is located near a riparian area—raising concerns about construction without the necessary permits and potential impacts on the environmentally sensitive surroundings. County officials have confirmed that the code violation has now been addressed, and they are continuing to monitor the property for ongoing compliance.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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