Good morning! It’s March 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sprinkles early this morning in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be sprinkles early this morning; otherwise, clouds yielding to some sun. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 67 with a low of 45. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 10 a.m.
San Lorenzo Valley news
Santa Cruz County seeks $15 million for passenger rail environmental work; local mountain lions are now threatened, boosting protections and raising land use and livestock concerns.
Big cats, bigger protections: Santa Cruz County mountain lions now listed as threatened
By Cassidy Beach
Mar 1, 2026
OPINION: Santa Cruz County failed our most vulnerable during extreme weather
By Sara Coon
March 1, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ 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 March 2
Repeats 17 more times until June 29
A Community Conversation with PG&E – District 5 Town Hall
Supervisor Martinez is hosting a town hall meeting with PG&E on March 2 at 6:00 p.m. Come share feedback directly with PG&E leadership and sign up for…
At Boulder Creek Recreation Center on March 2
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 March 2
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue because of emergency work. The closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- There was a three-car crash with possible injuries on Highway 1 South at Bay Porter, near Capitola and Soquel. All lanes were closed and traffic was being diverted at Morrissey. CHP helped with construction and traffic control. The incident was reported yesterday.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz Planning Department is currently accepting public comments on a zoning application for 1156 Lakeside Drive in Felton, where the applicant is seeking to renew a permit to operate a two-bedroom vacation rental. The proposed permit would allow overnight lodging for stays of up to 30 days at a time. Residents who wish to share their feedback or concerns about this project must submit their comments before the public comment period closes on March 12. After this date, no additional public input will be considered for this application. (view application)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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