Good morning! It’s July 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and warm in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be sunny much of the time and warm. The high will be 89 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz aims to relocate part of West Cliff Drive inland in 2027 to combat coastal erosion, improve safety, and maintain access; permitting and land acquisition are in progress.
City of Santa Cruz eyes 2027 construction for partial West Cliff Drive roadway, path relocation
By Max Chun
Jul 16, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
LPRT Presents: Jurassic Jungle Book -A Three Hour Tour
Little People’s Repertory Theatre Presents Jurassic Jungle Book: A Three-Hour Tour Little People’s Repertory Theatre (LPRT) presents Jurassic Jungle B…
At Park Hall on July 16
Repeats 8 more times until July 26
RJD2
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 July 16
Hot Buttered Rum & Tea Leaf Green
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 July 17
Nature Communication With The Trees
Join Coleen Douglas, biologist turned nature communicator, for this FREE event. This 90-minute experience features a brief discussion indoors, then a …
At Felton Library on July 18
Santa Cruz Mountains Classic Car Show
Come to the Santa Cruz Mountains for the Classic Car Show and help raise money for local fire departments. Live music by Vito and friends BBQ Vendors …
At Brookdale’s Lodge on July 18
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. The closure is expected to end on Aug. 31.
- There are alternating lane closures in both directions on Highway 9 at Pool Drive because of bridge work. This is expected to continue until April 30, 2027.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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