Good morning! It’s July 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 82 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County school districts have added administrative staff due to new state programs and expanded social services, despite a decline in student enrollment.
As enrollment falls, some Santa Cruz County school districts see their ranks of administrators swell
By Hillary Ojeda
Jul 30, 2025
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Boulder Creek
Come join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-rennovated Boulder Creek Libr…
At Boulder Creek Branch Library on July 30
HANDLING DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIORS: A Triple P Workshop
Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: 7 principles of positive parenting for families with children with special needs Tips for promot…
At Zoom on July 30
Karaoke Night @ Henflings of Ben Lomond
Every Thursday Night, select from thousands of titles and show us what you got!
At Henflings on July 31
Big Basin Redwoods State Park Forest Story Time
Bring your little ones and join us for a fun and interactive story time in the redwood forest! This 45-minute program is designed for children ages 3 …
At Big Basin Redwoods State Park on August 1
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 August 1
Repeats 19 more times until December 19
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for road excavation. The closure will last until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
- The northbound ramp on Highway 1 at the Harkins Slough/Green Valley Road Overcrossing, just south of Watsonville, will be closed overnight for utility work. The closure will start at 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, and last until 12 noon on Sunday, August 3. Traffic control will be in place during this time.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents 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.