Good morning! It’s July 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
sprinkle in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be a sprinkle possible early this morning; otherwise, some sun with the temperature breaking the record high of 90 set in 2009. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 93 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 7 a.m.
Top news from nearby
Watsonville’s camping ban allows crews to clear river and slough encampments without warning, heightening anxiety for unhoused residents like farmworker Alejandro Garcia, who now has even fewer safe places to sleep.
‘Where are we supposed to go?’: Watsonville’s new camping ban deepens anxiety for unhoused residents
By Tania Ortiz
Jul 13, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Open Mic Mondays @ Henflings of Ben Lomond
Ten-minute time slots for spoken word, poetry, comedy, or solo/duet musical acts with Happy Hour prices at the bar. (No drum sets please.)
At Henflings on July 13
Felton Music Hall presents… Nation of Language
Show 8 pm// 21+ ***This is a standing-room general-admission show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back of the concert hall. …
At Felton Music Hall on July 14
Trivia Tuesdays @ Henflings of Ben Lomond
Our trivia night is unlike any other with questions and formats unique to Henflings! Join a team and buzz in quick to answer questions for food & drin…
At Henflings on July 14
Santa Cruz Farmers Markets
The Felton Farmers’ Market is a treasured weekly gathering place – started in 1987, it is the second-longest-running market in Santa Cruz County. SCCFM…
At The Felton Market on July 14
Repeats 15 more times until October 27
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 is facing closures at Route 129 in Watsonville / Pajaro for Gore excavation. The closure is expected to end at 2:59 p.m. today.
- A lane is closed on eastbound and westbound SR-129 at Highway 1 in Watsonville and Pajaro for curb, gutter, and sidewalk work. The closure will end at 2:59 p.m. today.
- There will be alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30 at 6:59 a.m.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 31.
- A lane on North/South Highway 9 at Kirby Street is closed for asphalt paving. The closure will last until July 16 at 5:59 a.m.
- There is one-way traffic on South Highway 9 because of electrical work. This closure will last until 6:01 a.m. on July 15.
Farmers’ market Tuesday
The Felton Farmers’ Market is the second-oldest market in Santa Cruz County. On Tuesdays during late spring through early fall, a collection of regional farms and food businesses throw up their tents to sell a colorful array of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisanal bread, seafood and other staple foods.
Tuesday 1:30-5:30 p.m. at 120 Russell Ave, Felton, May through October. Read more
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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