Good morning! It’s February 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds breaking for some sun in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be a thick cloud cover this morning, then times of sun and clouds this afternoon. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 51. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 1 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
San Lorenzo Valley news
New Santa Cruz County businesses include restaurants (Way Long Noodles, Happy Tummy, So Thai), services (Cruz Control Handyman, Rachel’s Handy Husband), plus new shops, real estate, and wellness providers in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Aptos, and beyond.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Zen practice at Myokoji
We offer weekly meditation practice on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45pm. These periods include 40 minutes of silent meditation followed by a short …
At Myokoji Temple (Zoom) on February 25
Repeats 53 more times until March 3
Honoring Women
March is International Women’s Month. So for the first exhibit of 2026, local artists have created art that celebrates women. We hope this exhibit wil…
At Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center on February 26
Repeats 14 more times until March 21
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is one-way traffic on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- One lane is closed on North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area because of shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
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.
- The property at 15432 Two Bar Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006-9722, which was first cited for building code violations on March 27, 2023, under case number NV24872, has now addressed the cited issues. The violations involved an unpermitted extensive remodel, meaning significant remodeling work had been completed without the required permits from local authorities. The county is currently monitoring the property to ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulations.
- The property at 635 Primavera Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, was cited for building code violations under case number NV24567, specifically for an unpermitted garage conversion. This violation involved converting the garage into another use or structure without securing the required permits from the county. The issue was first processed on April 16, 2021, when a Notice and Order was issued to address the unpermitted work. County officials have confirmed that the violation has now been addressed, and they are currently monitoring the property to ensure ongoing compliance.
New local businesses
- A new business named CALAFRIA ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS was registered at 7265 Hihn Road, Ben Lomond CA 95005 on February 20. The business was registered by Experiventures Inc. as a corporation.
Community crime report
- Police responded to an incident involving multiple charges, including having illegal drug items, possessing a controlled substance with previous offenses, burglary, vandalism, and trying to stop a witness or victim from reporting. The incident happened near the 200 block of Rancho Rio Ave., Santa Cruz County, at 8 a.m. on February 10. (source)
- Police responded to a situation involving public intoxication, making threats, stalking, harassing phone calls, and having illegal weapons, including a short-barrel rifle and a large-capacity magazine. The incident happened near the 200 block of Cottage Ave. in Santa Cruz County at 3 p.m. on February 12. (source)
- A person was arrested for multiple charges, including shoplifting with previous offenses, indecent exposure, lewd conduct, and giving a false ID to police. The incident happened near the 200 block of Mt Hermon Rd in Santa Cruz County at 11 p.m. on February 8. (source)
- A woman was arrested for disorderly conduct involving drugs, vandalism causing over $400 in damage, grand theft, and trespassing that interfered with business operations. The incident happened near Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County at 10 p.m. on February 3. (source)
- A driver was involved in a hit and run that caused property damage and was found to be driving under the influence with prior convictions. The driver did not have a required interlock device, was driving with a suspended license, and did not have a valid license. The incident happened near the 200 block of Mt Hermon Rd, Santa Cruz County, at 9 p.m. on February 14. (source)
- A person was arrested for violating parole, which is a felony. The incident happened near the 100 block of Willow Brook Dr, Santa Cruz County, at noon on February 10. (source)
- A domestic battery incident happened near the 100 block of Sweat Pea Lane in Santa Cruz County at 11 p.m. on February 7. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol level over .08 percent. The incident happened near SR 9 AT Spring Creek, Santa Cruz County, at 3 a.m. on February 13. (source)
- A report of loud and unreasonable noise disturbing the peace happened near the 15400 block of Bear Creek Road, Santa Cruz County, at 1 p.m. on February 9. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
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