Good morning! It’s August 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Turning sunny; warmer in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be warmer with clouds giving way to sun. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 82 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
The California Coastal Commission approved Santa Cruz’s Downtown Plan Expansion, permitting up to 1,600 new housing units and a potential Warriors arena south of Laurel Street, effective August 23.
Downtown Plan Expansion — with 1,600 new housing units and pathway to new Santa Cruz Warriors arena — wins state’s OK
By Christopher Neely
Aug 14, 2025
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Santa Cruz Mountain Arts Center: Color Themed Exhibit
Here is an exhibit to have fun with! For this restricted-color themed exhibit, local artists have created artwork that only uses black, white and one …
At Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center on August 14
Expert Talk: Senior Health & Wellness (60+) ~ Ensure Longevity!
Join SLV nationally certified personal trainer, Ashley LaMorte to learn ways to improve your mobility, your balance andhow to live a longer, functiona…
At Highlands Park Senior & Community Center on August 14
Dinner & Auction
Fundraising dinner will be a three-course sit down affair with wine on the table and no-host bar. Silent and live auction.
At Scopazzi’s on August 14
Karaoke Night @ Henflings of Ben Lomond
Every Thursday Night, select from thousands of titles and show us what you got!
At Henflings on August 14
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
Did you know?
Percent of people who are divorced (age 20+) in your community is
12%
San Lorenzo Valley
compared with…
10%
Santa Cruz County
9%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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