Good morning! It’s February 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly cloudy in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be mostly cloudy. The high will be 67 with a low of 45.
Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather tomorrow afternoon through late Wednesday night
San Lorenzo Valley news
RTC ended its contract with Progressive Rail for a new trail-over-rail plan. Caltrans will lower speed limits on Highway 9 in Felton, Ben Lomond, and Brookdale. Salmon restoration efforts continue despite ongoing threats.
Caltrans to lower speed limits on Highway 9 in Felton, Ben Lomond, Brookdale
By Max Chun
Feb 6, 2026
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What’s new around you
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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 9
Repeats 20 more times until June 29
MCT Auditions for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Please bring your resume (if you have one) and prepare a 1-2 minute dramatic monologue. Sunday February 8, 7-9 P.M. at Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street, Be…
At Park Hall on February 9
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- One lane of North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area is closed for shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
- A vehicle was reported as a traffic hazard, partially blocking the road by about 2 feet at River Rd and Manzanita Rd. It was unclear if anyone was inside or if the vehicle was abandoned. The incident was reported today.
- CHP helped Caltrans with maintenance work at the intersection of Highway 17 and Glenwood Cutoff in Scotts Valley today.
Property development
- On February 6, the Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application for a project at 6977 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz 95060. The approved project will establish 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 required and has now received a vacation rental permit to operate under these terms. (view application)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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