Good morning! It’s Sept. 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun and cool. The high will be 78 with a low of 54. Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz bartenders reinvent martinis with olive oil and tomato brine. A new guide features six unique local martinis, each paired with a dish, highlighting the county’s cocktail innovation.
The martini is having a moment. Here’s where to drink one in Santa Cruz County
By Lily Belli
Sep 15, 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
Pastel Painting Class
Soft Pastel Painting runs in six week intervals taught by instructor Sarah Orre …
At Community Through Art on Sept. 15
Repeats 4 more times until Oct. 13
Felton Farmers Market
The Felton Farmers Market is a treasured weekly gathering May through October, now running for over 30 years …
At Felton Farmers Market on Sept. 15
Adult Ceramics Class
Beginning adult ceramics with instructor Nora Sarkissian …
At Community Through Art on Sept. 15
Repeats 13 more times until Dec. 15
Youth Studio Art
Youth Bloom Studio Art with Sarah Orre, nurtures creativity, confidence, and curiosity through hands-on learning …
At Community Through Art on Sept. 15
Repeats 13 more times until Dec. 15
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive will have alternating lane closures in both directions because of bridge work. The closures are expected to last until 6:59 a.m. on April 30, 2027.
New local businesses
- A new business named BACK CUT TREE SERVICE was registered at 9520 Manzanita Ave., Ben Lomond, on Sept. 9. The business was registered by Anthony Ledesma as an individual business.
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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