Good morning! It’s Aug. 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Areas of low clouds, then sun in the San Lorenzo Valley

Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun and pleasant. The high will be 83, with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).


News from nearby

The Santa Cruz City Council will review plans to realign West Cliff Drive and upgrade Bay Street with protected bike lanes and a pedestrian path to enhance safety and accessibility for cyclists and walkers.

Carmageddon: Santa Cruz City Council design plans for West Cliff path realignment, Bay Street improvements

Carmageddon: Santa Cruz City Council design plans for West Cliff path realignment, Bay Street improvements

By Max Chun

Aug 24, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

La Luz
La Luz

La Luz at Felton Music Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 25 …

At Felton Music Hall on Aug. 25

Pastel Painting Class
Pastel Painting Class

Soft Pastel Painting runs in six-week intervals taught by instructor Sarah Orre. A short demo will be taught the first class meeting …

At Community Through Art on Aug. 25
Repeats 7 more times until Oct. 13

Youth Studio Art
Youth Studio Art

Youth Bloom Studio Art with Sarah Orre, nurtures creativity, confidence, and curiosity through hands-on learning. Each class encourages young artists …

At Community Through Art on Aug. 25
Repeats 16 more times until Dec. 15

Adult Ceramics Class
Adult Ceramics Class

Beginning adult ceramics with instructor Nora Sarkissian. Learn the basics of hand building, pinch, and coil. Nora will provide demos and projects as …

At Community Through Art on Aug. 25
Repeats 16 more times until Dec. 15


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue has one-way traffic because of ongoing work. This closure is scheduled to last until Aug. 31.

Farmers market Tuesday

The Felton Farmers Market is the second-oldest market in Santa Cruz County. On Tuesdays during late spring through early fall, a collection of regional farms and food businesses throw up their tents to sell a colorful array of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisanal bread, seafood and other staple foods.
Tuesday 1:30-5:30 p.m. at 120 Russell Ave., Felton, May through October Read more


No crimes to report today

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