Good morning! It’s Oct. 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

High clouds and cool in the San Lorenzo Valley

Today will be cool with sun through high clouds. The high will be 70 with a low of 51.


San Lorenzo Valley news

Watsonville Community Hospital’s board voted to close its maternity and NICU services, pending funding. Activists honor Dolores Huerta’s legacy, crediting her for inspiring farmworker and women’s rights advocacy in Santa Cruz County.

Watsonville Community Hospital board votes to close maternity services, NICU despite pushback from community members

Watsonville Community Hospital board votes to close maternity services, NICU despite pushback from community members

By Tania Ortiz

Oct 29, 2026

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What’s new around you

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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

Boulder Creek Farmers Market
Boulder Creek Farmers Market

At Junction Park on Oct. 29

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

At Henflings on Oct. 29

Felton Music Hall presents... The Wildwoods
The Wildwoods

At Felton Music Hall on Oct. 29

Jerry's Middle Finger
Jerry’s Middle Finger

At Felton Music Hall on Oct. 30


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound 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.