Good morning! It’s December 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A morning shower in places in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be cloudy with a shower in spots early this morning followed by clouds giving way to some sun. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 44. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late Saturday night through Wednesday evening
San Lorenzo Valley news
New businesses in Santa Cruz County span restaurants, home care, auto services, therapy, and retail shops across Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Capitola, Aptos, Soquel, Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, and Scotts Valley.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: County ranked in GoFundMe’s top 10 for donations; investors snapping up local homes
By Jessica M. Pasko
Dec 17, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
In-Person Tech Help @ Felton
Are you stuck with a technology question? One of our tech savvy staff members at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question …
At Felton Branch Library on December 19
Big Basin Redwoods Fuel Reduction Workday
This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove of Big Basin, and by doing so, reduce …
At Big Basin Redwoods State Park on December 19
Felton Music Hall presents… A John Prine Christmas w/ Jenner Fox Band (fully seated)
Friday December 19 @ Felton Music Hall A John Prine Christmas with Jenner Fox Band 21+ Doors 7pm/ Show 8pm Tickets $25/28 Link: https://tixr.com/e/155…
At on December 19
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Show 8pm // Ages 21+ ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back of the concert h…
At Felton Music Hall on December 20
The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays the music of The Beatles & more for kids
The perfect holiday family outing is here. Join us at Felton Music Hall on December 20 for “The Music of The Beatles (for Kids)”! Your little ones wil…
At Felton Music Hall on December 20
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue because of emergency work. The closure is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
- A hit and run happened on northbound Highway 17 at El Rancho in the Eastside / Live Oak area. No injuries were reported. The incident was reported today.
- A car hit a deer at 6:07 a.m. today on southbound Highway 1 at the Airport Blvd. offramp in Watsonville / Pajaro. Fluids were leaking from the car, and fire services were on the way. No injuries were reported. A tow truck was called and was expected to arrive within 25 minutes.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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