Good morning! It’s Oct. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny and toasty conditions in the San Lorenzo Valley

Today will see sunny and toasty conditions; danger of dehydration and heatstroke if outside for extended periods of time. The high will be 98 with a low of 61.


San Lorenzo Valley news

Santa Cruz County Open Studios runs three weekends in October with nearly 350 artists, including 69 newcomers. Explore the new MK Gallery preview exhibit and use the new app to plan your visits.

Step inside: The magic of Santa Cruz County Open Studios

Step inside: The magic of Santa Cruz County Open Studios

By Jody K. Biehl and Kevin Painchaud

Oct 4, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

Felton Music Hall presents... Lou Hazel
Felton Music Hall presents… Lou Hazel

At Felton Music Hall on Oct. 5

Pastel Painting Class
Pastel Painting Class

At Community Through Art on Oct. 6

Santa Cruz Farmers Markets
Felton Farmers Markets

At The Felton Market on Oct. 6


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on Highway 9 at Pool Drive because of bridge work. This is expected to continue until April 30.
     
  • There is one-way traffic control on Highway 236 at Boulder Brook Drive because of pavement repair. The closure is expected to end at 1:59 p.m. today.
      
  • Highway 9 at San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek bridges, Santa Cruz County: One-way reversing traffic control will be in place during the day and overnight from Monday through Friday this week due to ongoing bridge replacement work.

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.