Good morning! It’s April 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 45. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
San Lorenzo Valley news
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake near Boulder Creek shook Santa Cruz County at 1:41 a.m. Thursday, waking residents but causing no immediate damage reports. More than two dozen restaurants countywide are debuting new plant-based dishes as part of April’s inaugural Santa Cruz Vegan Chef Challenge.
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Apr 2, 2026
27 participating restaurants debut new vegan options for countywide April challenge
By Lily Belli
Apr 2, 2026
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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
Bob Weir Tribute
Show 8pm // 21+ ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back of the concert hall. …
At Felton Music Hall on April 2
Felton Music Hall presents… Bob Weir Tribute
Bob Weir Tribute at Felton Music Hall on Thursday, April 2nd 2026 at 8pm Featuring… Matt Hartle – china cats Nate LaPointe- Cubensis Jeff Hiller – S…
At Felton Music Hall on April 2
Opening Receptino for Spring Into Art
Join us at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in Ben Lomond on April 3, from 5-7 p.m., to celebrate the opening of our 27th Annual Youth Art Exhibit,…
At Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center on April 3
First Friday Boulder Creek Egg Walk
First Friday Egg Walk returns on April 3rd for our 4th annual egg-tastic celebration! Our monthly street fair brings Main Street in Boulder Creek to l…
At Downtown Boulder Creek on April 3
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- A large boulder was blocking traffic at Jamison Creek Road and Highway 236. This was reported today.
- A traffic hazard was reported at the intersection of Highway 236 and Acorn Drive at 5:19 a.m. today. Caltrans was notified and was expected to arrive in 30 to 40 minutes. Lane 1 near Toene Street was affected.
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 8075 West Zayante Rd., Felton, following unpermitted grading and land clearing activities. According to case number NV25354, the violations involved creating a level pad — reportedly for a tennis court — without securing the necessary permits. Additionally, cuts were made to the hillside at the rear of the parcel, resulting in a condition likely to cause erosion. In response, county officials issued a stop work order and a Notice of Violation (NOV) due to the lack of permits and the potential environmental impacts. The case was subsequently addressed by obtaining a grading permit and installing erosion control measures.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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