Good morning! It’s December 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 66 with a low of 41. Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 10 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
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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
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream By William Shakespeare Directed by Stephen Phillipps Set in Athens, Shakespeare’s captivating comedy will transport you from…
At Park Hall on December 5
Repeats 5 more times until December 14
Midsummer Night’s Dream: Mountain Community Theater
Set in Athens, Shakespeare’s comedy is set from early midwinter to midsummer mights. As four young lovers are faced with the prospect of unhappy marri…
At Park Hall on December 5
Repeats 5 more times until December 14
Zig Zag ‘Holiday’ WAREHOUSE SALE
Mark those calendars… Shop this local Santa Cruz business’ HUGE WAREHOUSE SALE! Zig Zag is opening their parking lot to the public for an incredible…
At Zig Zag Warehouse on December 5
Repeats once more on December 6
In-Person Tech Help @ Felton
Are you stuck with a technology question? One of our tech savvy staff members at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question …
At Felton Branch Library on December 5
Repeats 2 more times until December 19
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue is down to one-way traffic because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. today.
- Harmony Hill Rd near 311 Harmony Hill Rd in Ben Lomond was fully closed yesterday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for tree removal work.
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.
- A code violation notice been issued for the property at 21460 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos, under case number NV25320. Inspectors found that the rear deck and its railing were constructed without the necessary permits, which is required by building codes to ensure safety and proper inspection of structural additions. Additionally, the property was cited for erosion control issues on the front yard hillside, where a retaining wall is needed to prevent soil instability and potential hazards. Both violations must be addressed to bring the property into compliance with local building and environmental regulations.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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