Good morning! It’s April 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 74 with a low of 46. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11).
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz cafés split between all-day, chef-driven menus and traditional coffee service, reflecting diverse strategies as high-quality coffee becomes standard.
In Santa Cruz, cafés evolve into all-day dining spots as coffee culture shifts
By Lily Belli
Apr 28, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Trivia Tuesdays @ Henflings of Ben Lomond
Our trivia night is unlike any other with questions and formats unique to Henflings! Join a team and buzz in quick to answer questions for food & drin…
At Henflings on April 28
Zen practice at Myokoji
We offer weekly meditation practice on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45pm. These periods include 40 minutes of silent meditation followed by a short …
At Myokoji Temple (Zoom) on April 29
Repeats 44 more times until March 3
Felton Music Hall presents… Surfer Girl
Surfer Girl at Felton Music Hall Thursday, April 30th 21+ Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm https://tixr.com/e/173009
At on April 30
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Daytime one-way traffic control will continue on Highway 9 at the San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek bridges, north of Boulder Creek, through Friday this week due to ongoing construction.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 11 Acacia Ave. in Felton. The application seeks approval to operate a two-bedroom vacation rental at this address, which requires the issuance of a Vacation Rental Permit. Local residents may wish to stay informed about the permitting process and any opportunities for public comment as the application moves forward. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named DEGRANDE MARKETPLACE was registered at 120 Gail Dr., Felton, on April 20. The business was registered by Donna Degrande as an individual business.
- A new business named WESTSIDE WINDOWS was registered at 10 Sunlit Lane, Santa Cruz, on April 21. The business was registered by Blue Echo, Inc. as a corporation.
- A new business named SMALL TOWN COOKIE CO. was registered at 260 Villa Way, Boulder Creek, on April 22. The business was registered by Rebecca Wels as an individual business.
- A new business named WILLOW WORKS was registered at 5980 Highway 9, Felton, on April 22. The business was registered by Mariana Catarina Timmer as an individual business.
- A new business named SWINGLINE TREE SERVICES was registered at 11560 Clear Creek Rd., Brookdale, on April 23. The business was registered by Feliciano, Jr., Gerard as an individual business.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and property development updates are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.