Good morning! It’s June 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warmer with clouds, then sun in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be warmer with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 81 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in the San Lorenzo Valley
Youth Art Classes
Join the youth summer art program at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in Ben Lomond. Book individual classes ($90) or stay all day for that summer …
At Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center on June 9
Repeats 6 more times until June 18
Felton Farmers Market
Farmers market in Felton, Tuesdayss 1:30-5:30 p.m. …
At Felton Farmers’ Market on June 9
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 9
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in Brookdale has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure is expected to last until Aug. 31.
- There will be alternating lane closures on Highway 9 at Pool Drive in Boulder Creek because of bridge work. This is scheduled to continue until April 30, 2027.
- Long-term projects: Mill Street between Main Street and Highway 9 in Ben Lomond will be closed to vehicles from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 4, Aug. 1, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3 for the Ben Lomond Village Market event. Detours and traffic control will be set up.
New local businesses
- A new business named PRETTY USEFUL ART was registered at 455 Hillview Dr., Felton, on June 1. The business was registered by Margaret Rochelle Vieira as an individual business.
- A new business named BLUE MOON ESTATE SALES SAN MATEO AND SAN JOSE was registered at 137 Margaret Dr., Boulder Creek, on June 5. The business was registered by Servicesmith Estate Sales as a corporation.
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.
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