Good morning! It’s March 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny and hot in San Lorenzo Valley

Today will be sunny and hot; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. The high will be 96 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at noon.


Top news from nearby

Capitola Mall’s rezoning targets 41st Avenue for future housing development to meet state mandates by 2031.

Wharf to Wharf will again avoid Murray Street Bridge this year

Wharf to Wharf will again avoid Murray Street Bridge this year

By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff

Mar 18, 2026


UC Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

Honoring Women
Honoring Women

March is International Women’s Month. So for the first exhibit of 2026, local artists have created art that celebrates women. We hope this exhibit wil…

At Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center on March 19
Repeats 2 more times until March 21

Wake The Dead
Wake The Dead

Show 8pm // Ages 21+ ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back of the concert h…

At Felton Music Hall on March 19

Ripatti Rose Band
Ripatti Rose Band

Ripatti Rose Band – Live at Henfling’s Tavern

At Henfling’s of Ben Lomond on March 20

The Spitfire Grill
The Spitfire Grill

Mountain Community Theater is proud to announce the opening of the musical drama, The Spitfire Grill, with music and book by James Valcq, lyrics and b…

At Park Hall on March 20
Repeats 11 more times until April 12


Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • A tree fell and is blocking the road at the intersection of Empire Grade and Felton Empire Rd. This was reported today.
     

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.