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).


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz County chefs showcased standout dishes in August, featuring tomato pasta, creative burgers, and a unique wedge salad, highlighting the vibrant and inventive local dining scene.

The best things I ate and drank in Santa Cruz County in August

The best things I ate and drank in Santa Cruz County in August

By Lily Belli

Sep 4, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

Sequoias At Night
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

Yuma Abe
Yuma Abe

At Felton Music Hall on Sept. 4

Harvest Vine and Wine Walk with French Worker's Lunch
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
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.