Good morning! It’s Sept. 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and cool in the San Lorenzo Valley

Today will be cool with sunshine and some clouds. The high will be 74 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.


Top news from nearby

Shawn Peterson becomes Volunteer Center director with new goals; Joby Aviation’s electric aircraft start a national tour, debuting in Texas.

This week in Santa Cruz County business: New executive director of Volunteer Center sets out his goals; Joby embarks on national tour

This week in Santa Cruz County business: New executive director of Volunteer Center sets out his goals; Joby embarks on national tour

By Jessica M. Pasko

Sep 16, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

Straight Tequila Night
Straight Tequila Night

Dallas’ premiere country cover band, playing all your favorite hits from ’90s country radio.

At Felton Music Hall on Sept. 16

Zen practice at Myokoji
Zen practice at Myokoji

We offer weekly meditation practice on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. These periods include 40 minutes of silent meditation followed by a short …

At Myokoji Temple (Zoom) on Sept. 16
Repeats 24 more times until March 3

Sequoias At Night
Sequoias At Night

Experience the magic once again as this beloved art and light installation returns …

At Roaring Camp Railroads on Sept. 18
Repeats 13 more times until Oct. 31

Rasquache Liberation Front at Henflings Tavern
Rasquache Liberation Front at Henflings Tavern

Rasquache Liberation Front rocks the Henflings stage on Friday. No cover for this spicy night of Latin inspired dance …

At Henflings Tavern on Sept. 18


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 expected to continue until April 30, 2027.
      
  • Highway 9 at the San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek bridges in will have one-way reversing traffic control during the day and night from Monday to Friday this week due to ongoing bridge replacement work.
      
  • There is one-way traffic on Highway 236 at Boulder Brook Drive because of pavement repair. This closure is expected to last until 1:59 p.m. on Sept. 21. 

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.