Good morning! It’s May 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Hot in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will see sunshine and heat, with the temperature threatening the record high of 90 set in 1978; caution is advised if doing strenuous activities outside. The high will be 92 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
San Lorenzo Valley news
Mountain Community Theater’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” offers intense performances. Santa Cruz honored top educators, including Teacher of the Year Shireen Goudarzi. Over 1,600 lost power Monday from strong winds; no shutoffs planned.
Cocktails and cruelty fuel Mountain Community Theater’s fierce ‘Virginia Woolf’
By Jana Marcus
May 19, 2026
Santa Cruz County Office of Education announces 2026 Educator of the Year award recipients
By Ashley Palma-Jimenez
May 19, 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 the 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 19
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 May 19
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in Brookdale because of ongoing work. This closure is expected to end Aug. 31.
New local businesses
- A new business named SANTA CRUZ THERAPY CENTER was registered at 327 Fall Creek Dr., Felton, on May 14. The business was registered by Santa Cruz Therapy And Marriage Counseling, Inc. as a corporation.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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