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Good morning! It’s Apr. 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to some sun in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be cool; considerable cloudiness this morning, then intervals of clouds and sunshine this afternoon. There is a 6% chance of rain. The high will be 67 with a low of 49. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 2 pm.
9 am
54°
Cloudy
11 am
61°
1 pm
65°
3 pm
65°
Intermittent clouds
5 pm
62°
7 pm
58°
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
San Lorenzo Valley news
Santa Cruz County expands rural broadband with state funding; downtown pedestrian-friendly discussions continue. West Coast Community Bank hires a new CIO, and a vintage bridal store opens in Capitola.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Expanding broadband access in county’s rural areas; imagining a downtown without cars
By Jessica M. Pasko
Apr 16, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- A building code violation first cited on March 11, for the property at 180 Mello Hollow Rd, Felton, has now been addressed. The case, identified as NV25213, involved the absence of required utilities in an occupied dwelling, a serious infraction that compromises safety and habitability standards. The county has confirmed that the necessary corrections have been made, and they are actively monitoring the property.
- The building code violations first cited on March 24, for the property at 800 Bear Canyon Rd, Los Gatos, under case number NV25222, have now been addressed. The violations involved neglect and environmental concerns, specifically a neglected property and the presence of hazardous materials entering a water source, potentially violating riparian regulations.
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Free Screening of “The Power of Small”
Join the Ben Lomond Village Alliance for a special evening of inspiration with a free screening of The Power of Small on Friday, April 18 at Park Hall…
At Ben Lomond on Apr. 18
Repeats once more on Apr. 18
Celebrating Earth Day and Community Through Dance
Celebrate Earth Day by joining dance instructor Maureen Atkins!
At Felton Branch Library on Apr. 22
Repeats once more on Apr. 22
Did you know?
Percent of workers who work in education in your community is
14%
San Lorenzo Valley
compared to…
13%
Santa Cruz County
8.6%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: A single lane on Little Basin Rd is closed from December 23 to April 25, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., to build retaining walls, causing traffic delays. Additionally, Little Basin Rd near Big Basin Wy has single lane closures for storm damage repair from January 16 to May 13, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weather permitting, also causing traffic delays.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and code violations are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.