Good morning! It’s January 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and pleasant in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be partly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 68 with a low of 45. Partly sunny now, changing to partly cloudy at 6 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
San Lorenzo Valley news
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission aims to become the rail line’s “common carrier,” a required step before advancing passenger rail service or trail projects.
Poisonous death cap mushrooms kill three, sicken dozens on Central Coast, including two in Santa Cruz County
By Lily Belli
Jan 20, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Felton Music Hall presents… Vincent Neil Emerson w/ special guest William Prince
Friday January 23 @ Felton Music Hall Vincent Neil Emerson w/ special guest William Prince 21+ Doors 7pm/ Show 8pm Tickets $22.50/2 Link: https://tixr…
At on January 23
Vincent Neil Emerson
Show 8pm // 21+ ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back of the concert hall. …
At Felton Music Hall on January 23
Big Basin: Redwood Grove Guided Walk
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This …
At Big Basin Redwoods State Park on January 24
Repeats 3 more times until February 1
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Redwood Tour
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to ta…
At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park on January 24
Repeats once more on January 31
Felton Music Hall presents… CHUM: A Tribute to Phish
Saturday January 24 @ Felton Music Hall Chum: A Tribute to Phish 21+ / Doors 7pm / Show 8m Link: https://tixr.com/e/162229
At on January 24
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue is down to one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- Long-term projects: The southbound Highway 1 offramp at Park Avenue in Santa Cruz County will be closed today from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while crews pour concrete for a new soundwall near the ramp.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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