Good morning! It’s July 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warmer in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and warmer. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 83 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Top news from nearby
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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 27
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 28
Repeats 13 more times until October 27
Zen practice at Myokoji
We offer weekly meditation practice on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45 pm. These periods include 40 minutes of silent meditation …
At Myokoji Temple (Zoom) on July 29
Repeats 31 more times until March 3
Friday, July 31, 5:30 – 8 P.M.
RSVP for Friday, July 31, 5:30 – 8 P.M. (Doors Open 5 P.M.) “Desperado: The Real Story” Tales of Rough Frontier Justice Film…
At Park Hall Community Center on July 31
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31.
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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