Good morning! It’s June 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warmer with plenty of sun in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be warmer with plenty of sun. The high will be 89 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz Metro’s free K-12 bus rides may end without a new sales tax measure; state grants are expiring. Advocates are collecting signatures to secure local funding for the program’s continuation.
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
Sir Woman
As Sir Woman, Kelsey Wilson took the Austin music scene by storm in 2022 with the release of her full-length self-titled debut. It led to her taking t…
At Felton Music Hall on June 15
Youth Art Classes
Join the youth summer art program at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in Ben Lomond. Book individual classes ($90) or stay all day for that summer …
At Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center on June 15
Repeats 3 more times until June 18
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 June 15
Repeats 2 more times until June 29
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- AThere will be alternating lane closures on Highway 9 at Pool Drive in Boulder Creek because of bridge work. This is scheduled to continue until April 30, 2027.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in Brookdale has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure is expected to last until Aug. 31.
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 236 at Heartwood Hill because of drainage cleaning. This is expected to end at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
- A lane is closed on east and west SR-129 at Highway 1 in Watsonville and Pajaro because of curb, gutter, and sidewalk work. The closure will end today at 2:59 p.m.
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.
- Ronnie’s Meat Market at 13225 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, passed a county health inspection on June 11 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.