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Good morning! It’s April 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Morning sprinkles; clearing in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be cool; a couple of sprinkles this morning followed by clouds giving way to some sun. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 46. Cloudy now, changing to brief showers at 9 am.
9 am
54°
47% chance of rain
11 am
57°
24% chance of rain
1 pm
61°
13% chance of rain
3 pm
64°
0% chance of rain
5 pm
62°
Intermittent clouds
7 pm
58°
Partly sunny
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Traffic control is ongoing on Highway 236 in Santa Cruz County for vegetation control work. This is part of a project to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk.
- Long-term projects: A single lane on Little Basin Rd is closed from December 23 to April 25, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., to build retaining walls, causing traffic delays. Additionally, Little Basin Rd near Big Basin Wy will have single lane closures for storm damage repair from January 16 to May 13, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weather permitting, also causing traffic delays.
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 located at 1020 Bertoli Dr, Santa Cruz, under case number NV25234. The violation pertains to the construction of a new single-family dwelling on the property without obtaining the required permits. This infraction was processed on April 16, leading to the issuance of a “Notice and Order.”
Top news from nearby
UC Santa Cruz’s stoner reputation has waned due to legal cannabis, shifting student preferences, and a STEM focus, now ranking 22nd in cannabis use, reflecting cultural shifts and a decline in stoner culture.
How UC Santa Cruz lost its crown as the ‘most stoned campus on earth’
By Keith A. Spencer
Apr 17, 2025
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Free Screening of “The Power of Small”
Join the Ben Lomond Village Alliance for a special evening of inspiration with a free screening of The Power of Small on Friday, April 18 at Park Hall…
At Ben Lomond on Apr. 18
Melt
Pulsing with the energy of their hometown New York City, ‘If There’s a Heaven’ (out 9/13/24) is the debut album from indie band Melt.
At Felton Music Hall on Apr. 18
Did you know?
Labor force participation rate for men (ages 20-64) in your community is
82%
San Lorenzo Valley
compared to…
82%
Santa Cruz County
83%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and code violations are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.