Good morning! It’s Aug. 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and pleasant in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be pleasant with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 85 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Top news from nearby
A strong El Niño is developing, potentially causing wetter or drier winter conditions in Santa Cruz County; local impacts are unpredictable, so residents should prepare for various weather scenarios.
Strong El Niño could shape Santa Cruz County’s winter — but what that means is anyone’s guess
By Max Chun
Aug 3, 2026
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
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 Aug. 4
Zen practice at Myokoji
We offer weekly meditation practice on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. These periods include 40 minutes of silent meditation followed by a short …
At Myokoji Temple (Zoom) on Aug. 5
Repeats 30 more times until March 3
Young and Dead
Show 8 p.m.; 21 and over. This is a standing-room, general-admission show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back …
At Felton Music Hall on Aug. 6
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue because of ongoing work. This closure is expected to last until Aug. 31.
- Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Riverdale Park because of bridge work. The closure is expected to last until April 30, 2027.
- A lane is closed on Highway 9 at Arboleda Way/Highland for survey work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. today.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application on July 31 for a project at 639 Roberts Rd. The approved project is a proposal to renew an existing permit for a two-bedroom vacation rental at this address, which allows for overnight lodging for up to 30 days at a time. This renewal required the approval of a Vacation Rental Renewal Permit. (view application)
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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