Good morning! It’s Oct. 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Very hot in the San Lorenzo Valley
Today could see the temperature breaking the record of 99 set in 1996 with plenty of sunshine; danger of dehydration and heatstroke if outside for extended periods of time. The high will be 101 with a low of 58.
Top news from nearby
How local consumers are reacting to Starbucks closing four Santa Cruz County locations; amid a preference for independent cafes, some miss Starbucks’ convenience and consistency, highlighting the area’s strong independent coffee culture.
As Starbucks closes stores, what does it mean in a city built around independent coffee?
By Kate Lipsky
Oct 7, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive will have alternating lane closures in both directions because of bridge work. This is scheduled to continue until April 30, 2027.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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