Good morning! It’s July 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 73 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Top news from nearby
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to shelve a local ordinance regulating battery storage systems following a decision by the developer of a project proposed for outside Watsonville to seek approval through the state.
Supervisors shelve battery storage ordinance after Watsonville project moves to state
By Tania Ortiz
Jul 1, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Henflings Flingo Night
Henflings Flingo! A mountain tradition! What happens at bingo stays at bingo! Come on down and get your FLINGO ON!! Great prizes!! Great peeps!! 🍺🍷🎲🎰🎱…
At Henflings on July 1
Felton Comedy Night | MONTHLY EVENT | Fully Seated
MONTHLY EVENT! Tickets can be purchased here for each individual date. 3-Show Passes for all three nights are also available for a limited time! MAY 6…
At Felton Music Hall on July 1
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 July 1
Repeats 35 more times until March 3
Karaoke Night @ Henflings of Ben Lomond
Every Thursday Night, select from thousands of titles and show us what you got!
At Henflings on July 2
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 9 is facing closures in both directions at Pool Drive because of bridge work. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Riverdale Park because of bridge work. The closure will last until 6:59 a.m. on April 30, 2027.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31 at 7:01 a.m.
- A lane on north Highway 9 at Two Bar Road is closed for bridge work. The closure will last until 6:01 a.m. tomorrow.
- Pine Street (between Highway 236 and Harmon Street) and Lomond Street (between Pine Street and Railroad Avenue) in Boulder Creek will be closed for the Boulder Creek Fourth of July Parade.
New local businesses
- A new business named RESCUED BY THE DUSTY BAG LADY, THE DUSTY BAG LADY BOUTIQUE, THE DUSTY BAG LADY ENTERPRISES, THE DUSTY BAG LADY ON WHEELS, THE DUSTY PEARL COLLECTION was registered at 5515 Washington Way, Felton, on June 26. The business was registered by Khristine Joanne Guire as an individual business.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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