Good morning! It’s August 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and warmer in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be warmer with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 88 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at noon
San Lorenzo Valley news
UCSC clarifies delay on major housing project – now expected to break ground in 2027, open in 2029-30
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 15, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
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 18
Repeats 3 more times until August 30
Redwood RX: Teachings of Water: Meditation and Movement
You are invited to experience an oasis of tranquility at one of the most beautiful locations in Santa Cruz County! Inspired by the teachings of the fl…
At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park on August 18
Repeats once more on September 15
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 5th anniversary CZU Fire Remembrance and Renewal
Monday, August 18th from 10am-1pm A family-friendly gathering honoring the community experience of the CZU Fire and celebrating renewal. This event wi…
At Park Headquarters on August 18
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue is down to one lane due to emergency work. The closure is expected to end on August 23 at 3:59 p.m.
- A lane on North Highway 9 is closed for utility work. The closure will last until 5:01 p.m. on August 20.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on North/South SR-236 at Pine Street due to tree work. The closure is expected to end at 2:30 p.m. today.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Watsonville/Pajaro are facing closures for electrical work. The closure is expected to end today at 2:59 p.m.
- The northbound lanes of Highway 1 at Route 129 in Watsonville/Pajaro are facing closures for electrical work. The closure will last until 2:59 p.m. on August 21.
- A lane on South Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville/Pajaro is closed for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 6:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- A lane on North Highway 1 at Airport Blvd. in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
- A lane on North Highway 17 at Spanish Bit Chapel in Scotts Valley is closed for utility work. The closure will end at 5:01 a.m. tomorrow.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application for a project at 1148 Lakeside Drive in Felton, CA, as of August 15. The proposal involves renewing a permit to operate a two-bedroom vacation rental within an existing single-family home. This permit allows the property to be used for short-term overnight lodging, with stays capped at 30 days. Located approximately 800 feet northwest of the intersection of Laurel Avenue and Lakeside Drive, the renewal application was expected to be approved barring any documented violations of the Vacation Rental Ordinance. Public comments were accepted until August 4, with a decision made on or after August 5. Appeals against this decision must be filed within two weeks of the decision date. Residents are encouraged to report any issues related to the vacation rental to the emergency contact, whose information is available on the property and the Planning Department’s website. (view application)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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