Good morning! It’s Sept. 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then some sun in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be cool with low clouds breaking for some sun. The high will be 77 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11).
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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

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 Sept. 4
Repeats 17 more times until Oct. 31

Harvest Vine and Wine Walk with French Workers Lunch
Join us at our Santa Cruz Mountains winery for seasonal hikes through the vines and finish with a Provençal worker’s lunch paired with wine.
At Roberts Ranch Vineyards on Sept. 5

Ben Lomond Village Market
The Ben Lomond Village Alliance is launching the 2026 Village Market, an expanded and reimagined version of last year’s Wee Kirk Market …
At Ben Lomond County Park on Sept. 5
Repeats once more on Oct. 3
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive will have alternating lane closures in both directions because of bridge work. This is expected to continue until April 30, 2027.
- A lane on Highway 9 at Watermans Gap Junction is closed for tree work. The closure is expected to end on Sept. 8.
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 236 at Boulder Brook Drive because of utility work. This closure is expected to last until Sept. 8.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.



