Good morning! It’s July 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will see areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 77 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
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By Dieter Holger
Jul 2, 2026
What’s new around you
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Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Karaoke Night @ Henflings of Ben Lomond
Every Thursday night, select from thousands of titles and show us what you got!
At Henflings on July 2
Ben Lomond Village Market
The Ben Lomond Village Alliance is launching the 2026 Village Market, an expanded and reimagined version of last year’s Wee Kirk Market, bringing new …
At Ben Lomond County Park on July 4
Repeats 3 more times until Oct. 3
Aromatherapy Lavender Harvest Workshop & Wine With Cottage Lunch
Join us July 4th at our Santa Cruz Mountains vineyard and winery for our annual celebration of the lavender harvest
At Roberts Ranch Vineyards on July 4
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Birdwatching
We are offering a bird-watching program on July 4th at 8 a.m. Join us to learn all about life histories, behaviors, field markings, etc. On this 1-…
At Mountain Parks Foundation on July 4
Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade
Boulder Creek Celebrates the 250th Independence Day at the 2026 Fourth of July Parade The Boulder Creek Business Association (BCBA) proudly invites re…
At downtown Boulder Creek on July 4
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure is scheduled to last until Aug. 31.
- Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Riverdale Park because of bridge work. The closure is scheduled to last until April 30, 2027.
- Mill Street in Ben Lomond will be closed between Main Street and Highway 9 on July 4. Only emergency vehicles and residents needing driveway access will be allowed through.
- Pine Street (between Highway 236 and Harmon Street) and Lomond Street (between Pine Street and Railroad Avenue) in Boulder Creek will be closed for the Boulder Creek Fourth of July Parade.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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