Good morning! It’s February 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Pleasant with sun and clouds in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be pleasant with periods of clouds and sunshine. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 72 with a low of 51. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold and high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Intermittent clouds now, changing to cloudy at 7 p.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late tonight through late tomorrow night
San Lorenzo Valley news
Caltrans and local officials plan Highway 17 improvements targeting safety, congestion reduction, and climate resiliency, including expanding the 17 Express bus route to Highway 85 in Santa Clara County.
Carmageddon: Highway 17 corridor plan prioritizes congestion relief, safety and climate resiliency
By Max Chun
Feb 23, 2026
OPINION: Santa Cruz County votes early and often — our tradition could be in jeopardy this November
By Michael Polhamus
February 22, 2026
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 February 23
Repeats 18 more times until June 29
Magic City Hippies – Winter Tour 2026
✨A mosaic of poolside grooves and lingering, sun-kissed melodies ✨
At Felton Music Hall on February 23
Zen practice at Myokoji
We offer weekly meditation practice on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45pm. These periods include 40 minutes of silent meditation followed by a short …
At Myokoji Temple (Zoom) on February 25
Repeats 53 more times until March 3
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is one-way traffic on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- One lane is closed on North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area because of shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 23 Mound Avenue 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 overnight stays of up to 30 days at a time. The property is situated on the north side of Mound Avenue, approximately 500 feet from the intersection with Pine Avenue. 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 “Notice and Order” has been issued for the property at 24 Park Way, Mt Hermon, CA 95041, following the processing of case number NV25346 on February 20. The violations cited include the replacement of windows and the construction of retaining walls without first obtaining the required permits from the county. Both actions are considered violations of local building codes, as proper permits are necessary to ensure safety and compliance with county regulations.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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