Good morning! It’s June 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunshine and a few clouds in San Lorenzo Valley

Today will be sunshine and a few clouds. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 79 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11).

9 am

60°

Mostly sunny

11 am

69°

1 pm

75°

3 pm

79°

5 pm

77°

7 pm

70°

Looking ahead: Sunny this weekend


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz County CEO Carlos Palacios will retire in December after 38 years, having managed disaster recovery and budget challenges. He highlights the importance of fresh perspectives in local government leadership.

‘It takes over your life’: County CEO Carlos Palacios on duty, disaster and the decision to step down

‘It takes over your life’: County CEO Carlos Palacios on duty, disaster and the decision to step down

By Christopher Neely

Jun 24, 2025

Tuesday morning traffic: Highway 17 collision, Hwy 1 closures until Aug 29

By Lookout Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

New Parents' Support Group
New Parents’ Support Group

Join us for this weekly peer support group for new parents facilitated by two local postpartum doulas. This program offers a welcoming space for new p…

At Felton Branch Library on June 24
Repeats 26 more times until December 30

Trivia Tuesdays @ Henflings of Ben Lomond
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 June 24

Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Boulder Creek
Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Boulder Creek

Come join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-rennovated Boulder Creek Libr…

At Boulder Creek Branch Library on June 25
Repeats 5 more times until July 30

Special Spring Equinox Preschool Storytime @ Felton
Special Spring Equinox Preschool Storytime @ Felton

Celebrate spring and learn about the equinox through story, song, and a craft! Come join Librarian Jackie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for pres…

At Felton Branch Library on June 26
Repeats 3 more times until July 17


New local businesses

  • A new business named CruzHaz AMH, Republic Services was registered at 100 Paone Dr., Boulder Creek CA 95006 on June 17. The business was registered by Charles S. Hansen as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named WILD LILITH was registered at 13120 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek CA 95006 on June 20. The business was registered by Alexis Monoogian as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named SANTA CRUZ BEACHSIDE CONSTRUCTION was registered at 5799 Valley Drive, Felton CA 95018 on June 20. The business was registered by Tiffany Ann Sauce as an individual business.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
     

Farmers’ market today

The Felton Farmers’ Market is the second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. On Tuesdays during late spring through early fall, a collection of regional farms and food businesses throw up their tents to sell a colorful array of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisanal bread, seafood and other staple foods.
Tuesday 1:30-5:30 p.m. at 120 Russell Ave, Felton, May through October Read more


No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.