Good morning! It’s February 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Rain and a t-storm; breezy in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be breezy and cool with rain and a thunderstorm; thunderstorms can bring localized damaging wind gusts. There is a 99% chance of rain. The high will be 52 with a low of 36. Rain now, changing to cloudy at 1 p.m.
San Lorenzo Valley news
McGregor Drive closes Wednesday-Thursday between Park Ave. and State Park Dr., with more closures over eight months. Caltrans hosts Highway 17 workshop Thursday. Jeanne Burke, missing since November, found deceased.
Sheriff confirms body found Jan. 18 is San Lorenzo Valley resident Jeanne Burke
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Feb 14, 2026
OPINION: I grew up in an education desert but made it to UCSC – rural California needs funding so students can thrive
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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Felton Music Hall presents… Joan Shelley
Wednesday February 18 @ Felton Music Hall Joan Shelley 21+ Doors 7pm/ Show 8pm Tickets $20/23 Link: https://tixr.com/e/163634
At on February 18
Joan Shelley | Fully Seated
Show 8pm // 21+ ***This is a fully seated general admission show. Seating will be first come first served. Bar and food will be open at 5pm. Ticket ho…
At Felton Music Hall on February 18
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 February 18
Repeats 54 more times until March 3
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue has one lane closed for emergency work. The closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- One lane is closed on North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area because of shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 1156 Lakeside Drive in Felton. The proposal seeks to renew a permit that would allow the property to operate as a two-bedroom vacation rental, providing overnight lodging for guests for stays of up to 30 days at a time. (view application)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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