Good morning! It’s December 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 67 with a low of 48.
San Lorenzo Valley news
The Capitola City Council approved $13,000 for a Grand Avenue pathway concept plan, with project decisions expected this spring.
Carmageddon: Capitola to consider next steps for Grand Avenue pathway in the spring
By Max Chun
Dec 15, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
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 December 15
Repeats 28 more times until June 29
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 December 16
Repeats 2 more times until December 30
Tales to Tails @ Felton
Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read to certified the…
At Felton Branch Library on December 16
A John Prine Christmas with Jenner Fox Band | Fully Seated
Show 8pm // Ages 21+ ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back of the concert h…
At Felton Music Hall on December 19
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Southbound Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue is down to one-way traffic because of emergency work. The closure is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
- There is one-way traffic control on Highway 9 at Bear Creek Road because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. today.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 160 Aquila Way in the San Lorenzo Valley Planning Area. The application seeks approval to operate a new two-bedroom vacation rental within an existing single-family home, allowing for short-term stays of up to 30 days at a time. The property is located approximately 350 feet from the intersection of Irwin Way and Aquila Way. Approval of the project would require the issuance of a vacation rental permit. (view application)
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- A code violation notice has been issued for the property at 6209 Hwy 9, Felton, CA 95018-971 under case number NV25321. The violations include the establishment of an outdoor dining area that occupied more than 10 parking spaces during the Covid-19 pandemic without an approved Temporary Use Permit (TUP)—although an application was submitted, it was never approved. Additionally, a pergola-type patio structure with a galvanized roof and concrete footings was constructed to serve the outdoor dining area without the necessary building permits. These violations pertain to the unauthorized use of the parking lot for outdoor dining and the construction of an unpermitted patio structure.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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