Good morning! It’s June 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Warmer with plenty of sun in the San Lorenzo Valley

Today will be warmer with plenty of sun. The high will be 85 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).


Top news from nearby

May’s top Santa Cruz eats: fruit-filled aguanada (Watsonville), savory martini (Aptos), wood-fired seafood (Live Oak), chilaquiles with banana milk latte from a Santa Cruz food truck.

The best things I ate and drank in Santa Cruz County in May

The best things I ate and drank in Santa Cruz County in May

By Lily Belli

Jun 4, 2026


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

Karaoke Night @ Henflings of Ben Lomond
Karaoke Night @ Henflings of Ben Lomond

Every Thursday night, select from thousands of titles and show us what you got!

At Henflings on June 4

Vincent Antone
Vincent Antone

Vincent Antone (full name Vincent Antone Seidl) is an American producer and recording artist based in Austin, Texas. He is a multi-instrumentalist; playi…

At Felton Music Hall on June 5

Mountain Community Theater Presents  Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Mountain Community Theater presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Mountain Community Theater is proud to announce the opening of Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”, directed by Peter Gelblum. 

At Park Hall on June 5
Repeats once more on June 6


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • A lane on Highway 17 at Beulah Park Drive/La Madrona Drive south of Scotts Valley is closed for utility work (potholing). The closure is expected to end on June 8.

Community crime report

  • A woman was arrested for several offenses, including driving under the influence with a suspended license, shoplifting with prior offenses, illegally having a firearm as a felon, and violating probation. The incident happened near the 2000 block of Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley at 11 p.m. on June 2. (source)
     
  • A case of physical injury to a spouse or cohabitant was reported near the 13100 block of Hazel Ave., Boulder Creek, at 7 p.m. on May 28. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for violating a court order meant to prevent domestic violence, being drunk in public, and multiple probation violations. The incident happened near the 12700 block of Central Ave. in Boulder Creek around 6 p.m. on May 28. (source)
     
  • A domestic battery incident happened near the 6000 block of Graham Hill Road in Felton at 6 a.m. on May 22. The suspect was arrested but later released. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for stalking, having illegal items, and loitering on private property. The incident happened near the 7400 block of East Zayante Road in Felton at 9 p.m. on May 18. (source)
     
  • A woman was arrested on several charges, including theft, drug possession, trespassing, vandalism, and trying to bring drugs into jail. The incident happened near the 2000 block of Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley at 7 p.m. on May 16. (source)