Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and warmer in San Lorenzo Valley

Today will be mostly sunny and warmer. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 89 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.


San Lorenzo Valley news

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission seeks funding for the passenger rail project’s environmental analysis, which may need local funds if state or federal grants are not obtained.

Carmageddon: RTC still facing funding gap for passenger rail environmental work

Carmageddon: RTC still facing funding gap for passenger rail environmental work

By Max Chun

Aug 11, 2025


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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

Pace Trail Building Project
Pace Trail Building Project

🌳Pace Trail Project at Quail Hollow Ranch: Mondays and Saturdays in August from 9:00am – 1:00pm (see below for more details). 800 Quail Hollow Rd, Fel…

At Quail Hollow Ranch County Park on August 11
Repeats 5 more times until August 30

Knitting at the Library @ Felton
Knitting at the Library @ Felton

Join us every Monday at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

At Felton Branch Library on August 11
Repeats 45 more times until June 29

New Parents' Support Group
New Parents’ Support Group

Join us for this weekly peer support group for new parents facilitated by two local postpartum doulas. This program offers a welcoming space for new p…

At Felton Branch Library on August 12
Repeats 19 more times until December 30

Redwood RX: Introduction to Forest Bathing
Redwood RX: Introduction to Forest Bathing

$40.00. Led by Kai Siedenburg Forest bathing is a practice of therapeutic relaxation that involves immersing in the woods and focusing on sensory enga…

At Fall Creek Unit, Henry Cowell State Park on August 12


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • A traffic hazard was reported today on Highway 1 North at the Morrissey intersection. A vehicle with hazard lights on was partially blocking the right lane. The California Highway Patrol monitored the situation.
     
  • The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. The closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.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.