Good morning! It’s May 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and warmer in San Lorenzo Valley

Today will be sunny to partly cloudy and warmer. The high will be 80 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.


San Lorenzo Valley news

Carmageddon: RTC targeting fall 2026 completion of North Coast rail trail

Carmageddon: RTC targeting fall 2026 completion of North Coast rail trail

By Max Chun

May 11, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in the San Lorenzo Valley

Knitting at the Library @ Felton
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 May 11
Repeats 7 more times until June 29

Robert Lester Folsom with special guest Kassi Valazza
Robert Lester Folsom with special guest Kassi Valazza

Show 8pm // Ages 21+ ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back of the concert h…

At Felton Music Hall on May 11

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the his…

At Roaring Camp Railroads on May 11


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.


No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!