Good morning! It’s June 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant. The high will be 78 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County may establish an alternate public defender’s office to reduce costs and maintain holistic defense, possibly ending a long-term contract with a local law firm due to budget challenges.
Santa Cruz County scrambles to close public defender funding gap after supervisors split on cost-cutting plan
By Tania Ortiz
Jun 17, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Community Day at Corazón De León
Corazón De León will donate a percentage of their sales to benefit the San Lorenzo Valley Museum and its programs. Dine-in only – all day – all food a…
At Corazón De León on June 17
Brett Dennen
Across his career, Brett Dennen has established himself as the kind of singer-songwriter who finds inspiration by digging into the nooks and crannies …
At Felton Music Hall on June 17
Youth Art Classes
Join the youth summer art program at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in Ben Lomond. Book individual classes ($90) or stay all day for that summer …
At Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center on June 17
Repeats once more on June 18
Zen practice at Myokoji
We offer weekly meditation practice on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45 p.m. These periods include 40 minutes of silent meditation followed by a short …
At Myokoji Temple (Zoom) on June 17
Repeats 37 more times until March 3
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There will be alternating lane closures on Highway 9 at Pool Drive in Boulder Creek because of bridge work. This is scheduled to continue until April 30, 2027.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in Brookdale has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure is expected to last until Aug. 31.
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 236 at Heartwood Hill in Boulder Creek because of drainage cleaning. This is expected to end at 1:30 p.m. today.
- On East Zayante Road between Woodwardia Avenue and West Zayante Road in Felton, one lane will be closed today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tree trimming and removal of hazardous trees.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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