Good morning! It’s Aug. 31 — 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 early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 75, with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11).
San Lorenzo Valley news
Santa Cruz County schools ask parents to share children’s health insurance info to secure funding for free student counseling and mental health services, ensuring continued access at no cost.
What families need to know about the free mental health services provided by Santa Cruz County public schools
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 31, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Open Mic Mondays @ Henflings of Ben Lomond
Ten-minute time slots for spoken word, poetry, comedy, or solo/duet musical acts with happy hour prices at the bar. (No drum sets please.)
At Henflings on Aug. 31
Felton Farmers Market
The Felton Farmers Market is a treasured weekly gathering May through October, now running for over 30 years.
At Felton Farmers Market on Sept. 1
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 Sept. 1
Repeats 15 more times until Dec. 15
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 with reference …
At Community Through Art on Sept. 1
Repeats 6 more times until Oct. 13
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 Sept. 1
Repeats 15 more times until Dec. 15
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 236 at Pine Street because of vegetation control work. This closure is expected to end today at 2:01 p.m.
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.
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