Good morning! It’s June 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 77 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Top news from nearby
The Aptos farmers market at Cabrillo College celebrates 50 years, showcasing diverse immigrant vendors whose resilience and hard work create a vibrant Saturday community.
From opera to orchards: Inside the immigrant stories and resilience fueling 50 years of the Aptos farmers market
By Ruth S. Intress
Jun 18, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in the San Lorenzo Valley
Youth Art Classes
Join the youth summer art program at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in Ben Lomond. Book individual classes ($90) or stay all day for that summer …
At Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center on June 18
Karaoke Night @ Henflings of Ben Lomond
Every Thursday night, select from thousands of titles and show us what you got!
At Henflings on June 18
Liquid Light Show by Liquid Lit
Liquid Lit brings music to life through live liquid light shows and immersive concert visuals. Using a mix of analog liquid projection and real-time d…
At Felton Music Hall on June 19
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in Brookdale has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure is expected to last until Aug. 31.
- There will be alternating lane closures on Highway 9 at Pool Drive in Boulder Creek because of bridge work. This is scheduled to continue until April 30, 2027.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Quaker Center at 1000 Hubbard Gulch Rd., Ben Lomond, passed a county health inspection on June 9 with no critical issues.
- Mission Springs Conference Center at 1050 Lockhart Gulch Rd., Scotts Valley, passed a county health inspection on June 15 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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