Good morning! It’s May 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be pleasant with sunshine and a few clouds. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 78 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County farmers raise prices due to diesel and fertilizer cost spikes caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure, leading to higher produce and farm goods prices for local residents. Second Harvest Food Bank hosts first food insecurity symposium for community input.
Santa Cruz County farmers raise prices due to soaring diesel, fertilizer costs
By Dieter Holger
May 12, 2026
With food insecurity getting worse, Second Harvest turns to community for help with solutions
By Tania Ortiz
May 12, 2026
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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
Felton Farmers Market
The Felton Farmers Market is a treasured weekly gathering May through October, now running for over 30 years. We appreciate the dedicated customers w…
At Felton Farmers’ Market on May 12
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A temporary traffic signal is now operating 24/7 on Highway 9, just north of Clear Creek Road/Pacific Street in Brookdale. This signal is in place to support a drainage and erosion control project and may cause delays for commuters.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in Brookdale because of work being done. The closure is expected to end Aug. 31.
New local businesses
- A new business named GOODFELLOW THEATER COMPANY was registered at 13130 Oak St., Boulder Creek, on May 4. The business was registered by Brittney Marie Mignano as an individual business.
- A new business named MW PROPERTY MGMT. was registered at 430 Valley View Ave., Felton, on May 5. The business was registered by Martin Weyrauch as an individual business.
- A new business named JIM WALTERS TRACTOR SERVICE was registered at 240 Lorenzo St., Boulder Creek, on May 6. The business was registered by Ashley Elisabeth Walters as an individual business.
- A new business named SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN TRADING COMPANY was registered at 12685 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, on May 7. The business was registered by Charles Everett Needles 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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