Good morning! It’s February 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds yielding to sun in San Lorenzo Valley

Today will be increasing amounts of sunshine. The high will be 70 with a low of 45. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend


San Lorenzo Valley news

Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival returns Sunday at The Grove with tastings, demos, live music, hip hop dance, drag show, Super Bowl parties, “Swan Lake,” and art workshops benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz

Weekender: Pizza, sausage and other Super Bowl snacks; ex-supervisor’s Grammy win

February 5, 2026

Your cheat sheet for eating well and going out in Santa Cruz County, with recommendations from Lily Belli and curated event listings from Lookout’s free, searchable BOLO calendar.


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

Resorts! Opening Reception
Resorts! Opening Reception

Join us for First Friday in Felton for the opening reception of Resorts! Free admission, light refreshments.

At Felton Branch Library on February 6

Tiger's Tale Rocks Henflings Tavern
Tiger’s Tale Rocks Henflings Tavern

Santa Cruz’s premier JGB tribute band hosts a winter dance party at Henflings Tavern on Friday, February 6th at 8pm. No cover! Tiger’s Tale features w…

At Henflings Tavern on February 6

Ronstadt Revolution | Fully Seated
Ronstadt Revolution | Fully Seated

Show 8pm // Ages 21+ ***This is a fully seated general admission show. Seating will be first come first served. Bar and food will be open at 5pm. Tick…

At Felton Music Hall on February 6

Felton Music Hall presents... Ronstadt Revolution
Felton Music Hall presents… Ronstadt Revolution

Ronstadt Revolution at Felton Music Hall on Friday, February 6th 2025 Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/168188

At on February 6

First Friday Santa Cruz
First Friday Santa Cruz

First Friday is a monthly ART TOUR across Santa Cruz County featuring exhibits and art events is our local galleries and art spaces. Free to attend! C…

At Santa Cruz County on February 6


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue because of emergency work. The closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
     
  • One lane of North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area is closed for shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
     

No crimes to report today

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