Good morning! It’s Aug. 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny in the San Lorenzo Valley

Today will see some low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny. The high will be 95, with a low of 63. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz fenced off Coral Street sidewalks near Housing Matters, citing the wrong law. Homeless advocates question the legality, calling it discriminatory against unhoused people already facing frequent sweeps there.

Santa Cruz fences off Coral Street sidewalks, initially citing wrong law

Santa Cruz fences off Coral Street sidewalks, initially citing wrong law

By Max Chun

Aug 26, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

Disaster Preparation Class
Disaster Preparation Class

Join expert Kay Blackwolf on Wednesday for a FREE Presentation and receive SLV disaster preparation guidance!

At Highland Park Senior & Community Center on Aug. 26

Felton Music Hall presents Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
Felton Music Hall presents Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel at Felton Music Hall on Aug. 26 & Aug. 27 …

At Felton Music Hall on Aug. 26
Repeats once more on Aug. 27

Zen practice at Myokoji
Zen practice at Myokoji

We offer weekly meditation practice on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. These periods include 40 minutes of silent meditation followed by a short …

At Myokoji Temple (Zoom) on Aug. 26
Repeats 27 more times until March 3

Elmo Roots Music
Elmo Roots Music

Elmo – Roots Music plays Henflings Tavern on Friday, Aug. 28, taking you along the backroads of Americana: blues, jazz, groovy …

At Henfling’s Tavern on Aug. 28


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue has one-way traffic because of ongoing work. This closure is expected to last until Aug. 31.
     
  • There is one-way traffic control on Highway 236 at Pine Street because of vegetation work. The lane closure is expected to last until Aug. 31.
     
  • There is a lane closed on Highway 236 at Laurel Street for tree work. The closure is expected to last until 2:30 p.m. today. 

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.