Good morning! It’s March 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and hot in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be sunny and hot; the length of this stretch of heat will bring an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. The high will be 96 with a low of 58. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at noon
Top news from nearby
Capitola City Council approved zoning changes for Capitola Mall, enabling developers to submit redevelopment proposals after years of delays, potentially leading to major site changes.
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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 San Lorenzo Valley
Where’s Beth & Joe Kaplow
Voice and lyrics clear as glass, Where’s Beth (project of Sarabeth Weszely) carries the kind of honesty that makes a room go still. Raised in the Mi…
At Club Zayante on March 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 March 18
Repeats 50 more times until March 3
Honoring Women
March is International Women’s Month. So for the first exhibit of 2026, local artists have created art that celebrates women. We hope this exhibit wil…
At Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center on March 19
Repeats 2 more times until March 21
Ripatti Rose Band
Ripatti Rose Band – Live at Henfling’s Tavern
At Henfling’s of Ben Lomond on March 20
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Traffic control will continue on Highway 9 in Felton between Graham Hill Rd. and the San Lorenzo Valley schools complex through the week of March 16. Both daytime and overnight traffic control will be in from Monday, March 16, through Thursday, March 19, for ongoing construction of sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, and retaining walls.
New local businesses
- A new business named WILLOWPOND WELLNESS was registered at 6530 Highway 9, Felton CA 95018 on March 9. The business was registered by Susan Jane Gulbe Walsh as an individual business.
- A new business named SIDEQUEST VENDING was registered at 130 Lorien Way, Ben Lomond CA 95005 on March 9. The business was registered by Tyler Moon Emanuel as an individual business.
- A new business named BEST DAY EVER SENIOR SERVICES was registered at 190 Eleana Drive, Ben Lomond CA 95005 on March 10. The business was registered by Hannah Joy Warners as an individual business.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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