Good morning! It’s December 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cloudy, a couple of showers in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be cloudy with a couple of showers, mainly early in the day; rain can lead to slower travel and reduced visibility. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 52. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 10 a.m.
Looking ahead: An atmospheric river will bring flooding rain and locally damaging winds this week
San Lorenzo Valley news
RTC requests public input on 205 transportation plan; county public health receives new traffic safety funds; CZU fire survivor sues county over bureaucratic delays and costly obstacles hindering family’s rebuild.
OPINION: Five years post-CZU fire, county bureaucracy continues to sabotage my rebuild — it’s a warning for all Californians
By Justin Walker
Dec 21, 2025
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What’s new around you
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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 22
Repeats 27 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 23
Repeats once more on December 30
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Tree Identification
Learning about different tree species? How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we’ll be chattin’ about a handful of trees that reside in the park,…
At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park on December 27
Repeats once more on January 31
Big Basin Redwoods History Walk
History comes alive on this walk to the Maddock cabin site. Learn about what life was like for the first pioneer family that homesteaded on the land w…
At Big Basin Redwoods State Park on December 27
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue because of emergency work. The closure is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
- A single car crash happened at 2:03 a.m. on northbound Highway 17 at the El Rancho Drive offramp in the Eastside / Live Oak area. One person had minor injuries and was taken to Dominican Hospital. The car went off the road, emergency services responded, and CHP later closed the incident. The incident was reported today.
- A lane on North Highway 9 at Fern Street in the Westside / Downtown area is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end at 2:30 p.m. today.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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