Good morning! It’s May 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Windy in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be plenty of sunshine; windy with the temperature nearing the record high of 85 set in 1978. The high will be 87 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
San Lorenzo Valley news
Capitola will add lighting and a crosswalk to Bay Avenue, not pursue roundabouts. Prescribed burns at Henry Cowell Park may cause smoke and close Pine Trail for up to two weeks.
Carmageddon: Capitola City Council OKs some safety improvements on Bay Avenue, but nixes roundabouts
By Max Chun
May 18, 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
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 18
Repeats 6 more times until June 29
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 May 18
Felton Farmers Market
The Felton Farmers Market is a treasured weekly gathering May through October, now running for over 30 years. We appreciate the dedicated customers w…
At Felton Farmers Market on May 19
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- A large tree fell and blocked both lanes at 21850 Bear Creek Rd. Most of the tree was cleared by residents, but a sweeper was called to remove leftover debris from the road. The incident was reported today.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue has one-way traffic because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end on Aug. 31.
- A traffic hazard was reported at the intersection of Alba Road and Empire Grade today at 6:03 a.m.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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