Good morning! It’s June 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warm with clouds, then sun in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be very warm with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 88 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
San Lorenzo Valley news
Fans attend a free “The Lost Boys” beach screening in Santa Cruz. UCSC move-out triggers a campus scavenger hunt. Officials warn of dangerous beach conditions. Weekend events feature mixers, concerts and Juneteenth celebrations.
‘Tis the season for … dumpster diving? How students take advantage of the items left behind during UCSC’s move-out week
By Caly Plowman and William S. Woodhams
Jun 12, 2026
Santa Cruz County first responders, National Weather Service warn of beach hazards amid back-to-back rescues
By Hillary Ojeda
Jun 11, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, June 11-14
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jun 11, 2026
What’s new around you
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Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Dave “Nomad” Miller
Friday, 7 p.m. – Performing with Woodmill …
At Brookdale Lodge on June 12
Repeats once more on June 21
Brijean
Since their debut as Brijean, the project of percussionist/singer-songwriter Brijean Murphy (the percussive heartbeat for live bands like Mitski, Pool…
At Felton Music Hall on June 12
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the his…
At Roaring Camp Railroads on June 12
Santa Cruz Beach Train
From Trees to Shining Seas – Felton to Santa Cruz. Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the…
At Roaring Camp Railroads on June 12
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in Brookdale has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure is expected to last until Aug. 31.
- There will be alternating lane closures on Highway 9 at Pool Drive in Boulder Creek because of bridge work. This is scheduled to continue 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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