Good morning! It’s April 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds, then sun in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be areas of low clouds and fog, then sun; warmer. The high will be 78 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Fog now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
Top news from nearby
Dominican and Sequoia Hospitals will share a president as CEO Christine McSweeney replaces Dr. Nanette Mickiewicz; nurses hope she tackles staffing, retention, and capacity issues.
Dominican Hospital to share a new president with Redwood City’s Sequoia Hospital
By Hillary Ojeda
Apr 7, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Concertino Strings April Concerts
Concertino Strings, Boulder Creek’s 25-piece classical orchestra presents concerts Wednesday April 8, 11:30 and Saturday April 11, 3:00at Boulder Cree…
At Boulder Creek United Methodist Church on April 8
Repeats once more on April 11
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 8
Repeats 47 more times until March 3
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 April 10
Repeats 2 more times until April 12
Felton Music Hall presents… Gitkin
If it’s International Twang Funk, Psych Rock. It’s gotta be Gitkin! A lush, intoxicating gumbo of global soul, surf noir, and psychedelic funk, all fi…
At Felton Music Hall on April 10
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- A single vehicle went off the road at 13830 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek around 3:21 a.m. today. The car hit a telephone pole, but there was no damage to the pole and no one was hurt. Fire and tow services were contacted, but no notifications were needed and the tow request was later canceled.
New local businesses
- A new business named BIG BASIN ROAD ASSOCIATION was registered at 28800 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, on April 1. The business was registered by Kristel Krepelka.
- A new business named SANCTUARY OF THE HEART was registered at 6974 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, on April 1. The business was registered by Lisa Mayi Goodenough as an individual business.
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.
- San Lorenzo Valley Charter School at 325 Marion Ave., Ben Lomond, passed a county health inspection on April 6 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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