Good morning! It’s Oct. 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cool with periods of sun in the San Lorenzo Valley

Today will be cool with intervals of clouds and sun. The high will be 72 with a low of 44.


San Lorenzo Valley news

Santa Cruz Ghost Hunters founder Mary Anne Porter reveals five haunted local spots with phantom children, mysterious nuns, a woman in white, and an invisible dog, blending spooky legends with Santa Cruz County history for Halloween.

Ghosts among us: Five of Santa Cruz County’s most haunted places

Ghosts among us: Five of Santa Cruz County’s most haunted places

By Jana Marcus

Oct 11, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

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At Felton Music Hall on October 12

Felton Fire Protection District Board Candidate Forum
Felton Fire Protection District Board Candidate Forum

At Felton Community Hall on October 13

Pastel Painting Class
Pastel Painting Class

At Community Through Art on October 13


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Highway 9 at Pool Drive will have alternating lane closures in both directions because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027. 

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.