Good morning! It’s June 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 84 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
San Lorenzo Valley news
Over a dozen doctors left Dominican Hospital after contract changes; Santa Cruz Metro may propose a half-cent sales tax in November; 2026 primary election results for all county races are certified.
Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Final tallies for all county races
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jun 26, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ 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 June 29
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 9 is facing closures in both directions at Pool Drive for bridge work. The closure is expected to end on July 2.
- Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Riverdale Park because of bridge work. The closure will last until April 30, 2027.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue has one-way traffic because of ongoing work. This closure will last until Aug. 31.
- One lane on north Highway 9 at Two Bar Road is closed for bridge work. The closure will last until July 2.
- One lane is closed on south Highway 9 at Graham Hill/Bennett St. because of shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:59 p.m. today.
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 236 at Moon Drive because of tree removal. This is expected to end at 1:30 p.m. today.
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 code violation notice has been issued for the property at 1138 El Solyo Heights Dr., Felton, according to case number NV25377. The violation concerns the construction of an over 30-foot-high deck or platform on the property without obtaining the required permits from the county. Building such a large elevated structure without proper approvals is a violation of local building codes and regulations.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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