Good morning! It’s June 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warmer; breezy this afternoon in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be mostly sunny and warmer; breezy this afternoon. The high will be 85 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
San Lorenzo Valley news
Coonerty, Newsome, Golder lead Santa Cruz city races; Nuñez, Thomas ahead for supervisor and judge. Planning commission reviews Front & Laurel project; Martinelli’s contract cancellations affect South County apple farmers.
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the his…
At Roaring Camp Railroads on June 3
Santa Cruz Beach Train
From Trees to Shining Seas – Felton to Santa Cruz. Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the…
At Roaring Camp Railroads on June 3
Felton Comedy Night w/ Nic Trevino
Felton Comedy Night Every 1st Wednesday of the Month Wednesday, June 3rd 2026 21+ / Doors 7pm / Show 8pm Fully Seated Show Tickets: https://tixr.com/e…
At on June 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.
- A lane on Highway 17 at Beulah Park Drive/La Madrona Drive south of Scotts Valley is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end on June 8.
Property development
- On June 3, the Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application for a project at 279 Vale Way. The approved project will allow the operation of a new two-bedroom vacation rental within an existing single-family home, offering overnight stays of up to 30 days at a time. The property is situated approximately 800 feet from the intersection of View Drive and Bear Creek Road in the San Lorenzo Valley Planning Area. Approval of the project required the issuance of a Vacation Rental Permit. (view application)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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