Good morning! It’s February 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and warmer in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be warmer with sunshine and a few clouds. The high will be 74 with a low of 44.
San Lorenzo Valley news
Santa Cruz may soon permit two-way traffic on the reopened Murray Street Bridge; a decision is expected soon. The Regional Transportation Commission is also advancing interim trail construction plans along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line.
Santa Cruz Public Libraries receives $20,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie foundation
By Cecilia Schutz
Jan 30, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ 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 February 2
Repeats 21 more times until June 29
Felton Music Hall presents… Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel – Celestun Tour
Monday February 2 @ Felton Music Hall featuring Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel 21+ / Doors 7pm / Show 8pm Link: https://tixr.com/e/163276
At on February 2
Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel – Celestun Tour | Fully Seated
Artist Presale: Tue, 11/4 @ 12pm ET Sign up for Presale: https://TRCB.lnk.to/TourDates General On Sale: Fri, 11/7 @ 10am local
At Felton Music Hall on February 2
Felton Music Hall presents… Nick Hexum
Nick Hexum at Felton Music Hall on Tuesday, February 3rd 21+ / Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm Venue Pre-Sale: Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 @ 10AM PS…
At on February 3
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 will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive in Eastside / Live Oak is facing closures for K-rail installation. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive has alternating lane closures in both directions because of bridge work. The closures are expected to end at 4:59 p.m. today.
- One lane of North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area is closed for shoulder work. The closure will last until February 28 at 3:01 p.m.
- There is one-way traffic control on SR-236 at Glen Way because of tree work. The closure is expected to end at 2:30 p.m. today.
- A medium-sized animal carrier with a bird flying around it was seen on the right shoulder of Highway 1 South at 41st Ave. in Eastside / Live Oak. No vehicles were stopped at the scene. The incident was reported on Feb 1.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Felton Nutrition Llc at 6239 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, passed a county health inspection on January 30 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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