Good morning! It’s Sept. 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and cool in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will see areas of low clouds, then some sun and cool. The high will be 74 with a low of 52.
Top news from nearby
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Pastel Painting Class
Soft Pastel Painting runs in six-week intervals taught by instructor Sarah Orre. A short demo will be taught the first class meeting with reference …
At Community Through Art on Sept. 22
Youth Studio Art
Youth Bloom Studio Art with Sarah Orre, nurtures creativity, confidence, and curiosity through hands-on learning. Each class encourages young artists …
At Community Through Art on Sept. 22
Adult Ceramics Class
Beginning adult ceramics with instructor Nora Sarkissian. Learn the basics of hand-building, pinch, and coil. Nora will provide demos and projects as …
At Community Through Art on Sept. 22
Santa Cruz Farmers Markets
The Felton Farmers Market is a treasured weekly gathering place – started in 1987 it is the second longest-running market in Santa Cruz County …
At the Felton Market on Sept. 22
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There will be alternating lane closures on Highway 9 at Pool Drive because of bridge work. This is scheduled to continue until April 30, 2027.
- 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.
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- A code violation notice has been issued for the property at 407 Sunlit Lane, Bonny Doon, under case number NV25406. According to the “CODE COMPLIANCE CASE(S)” section, the violations include the presence of an illegal (unpermitted) dwelling unit that was not approved according to county regulations, as well as a reported rodent infestation on the premises. These issues constitute both building code and health code violations, and the property owner has been notified to address these concerns.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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