Good morning! It’s July 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 83 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
San Lorenzo Valley news
Santa Cruz County will get state funds for a new San Lorenzo River bridge, Watsonville road repairs, drainage upgrades and $60 million for Highway 156 interchange improvements near Castroville.
Several local projects receiving funding as part of major $2.5 billion state transportation package
By Max Chun
Jul 16, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
LPRT Presents: “Jurassic Jungle Book – A Three-Hour Tour”
Little People’s Repertory Theatre presents “Jurassic Jungle Book: A Three-Hour Tour” …
At Park Hall on July 17
Repeats 7 more times until July 26
Hot Buttered Rum & Tea Leaf Green
Show 8 p.m. // 21 and over. This is a standing-room, general-admission show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back of the concert hall. …
At Felton Music Hall on July 17
Nature Communication With The Trees
Join Coleen Douglas, biologist turned nature communicator, for this FREE event. This 90-minute experience features a brief discussion indoors, then a …
At Felton Library on July 18
Santa Cruz Mountains Classic Car Show
Come to the Santa Cruz Mountains for the Classic Car Show and help raise money for local fire departments. Live music by Vito and friends BBQ Vendors …
At Brookdale Lodge on July 18
KR3TURE & King Kairos
Hailing from the hills of Santa Cruz, KR3TURE is a pioneer of modern live/electronic fusion. As an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, producer, and p…
At Felton Music Hall on July 18
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue has one-way traffic because of ongoing work. This closure is scheduled to last until Aug. 31.
- Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Pool Drive because of bridge work. This closure is scheduled to last until April 30, 2027.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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