Good morning! It’s Sept. 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 92 with a low of 63. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.
Top news from nearby
The Pajaro Valley school board race highlights debate over whether candidates’ criminal records, like Curt Wilcox’s felony assault conviction, should impact eligibility, though state law currently permits such individuals to run for office.
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Adult Ceramics Class
Beginning adult ceramics with instructor Nora Sarkissian. Learn the basics of hand building, pinch, and coil. Nora will provide demos and projects as …
At Community Through Art on September 8
Repeats 14 more times until December 15
Youth Studio Art
Youth Bloom Studio Art with Sarah Orre, nurtures creativity, confidence, and curiosity through hands-on learning. Each class encourages young artists …
At Community Through Art on September 8
Repeats 14 more times until December 15
Pastel Painting Class
Soft Pastel Painting runs in six week intervals taught by instructor Sarah Orre. A short demo will be taught the first class meeting with reference ph…
At Community Through Art on September 8
Repeats 5 more times until October 13
Santa Cruz Farmers Markets
The Felton Farmers Market is a treasured weekly gathering place – started in 1987 it is the second longest running market in Santa Cruz County. SCCFM…
At The Felton Market on September 8
Repeats 7 more times until October 27
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive will have alternating lane closures in both directions because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027.
- A lane on Highway 9 at Watermans Gap Junction is closed for tree work. The closure is expected to end at 2:30 p.m. today.
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 236 at Boulder Brook Drive because of utility work. The closure will end today at 2:01 p.m.
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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