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Good morning! It’s Jan. 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny in San Lorenzo Valley
Today will be sunny; the extended dry stretch will continue through next week. The high will be 67 with a low of 38. Mostly clear now, changing to sunny at 9 am.
8 am
46°
Mostly sunny
10 am
56°
Sunny
12 pm
64°
2 pm
67°
4 pm
62°
Mostly sunny
6 pm
55°
Mostly clear
Looking ahead: Cool tonight
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: A single lane on Little Basin Rd is closed from December 23 to April 25, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., for construction of two retaining walls, causing traffic delays.
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- The long-standing building code violations at 10157 E Zayante Rd, Felton, under case number NV24236, have finally been resolved. Initially cited on May 23, 2019, the property was found to have trash and refuse scattered across the premises, along with two inoperable vehicles, as part of the code compliance monitoring process. The property owner has now addressed these issues, bringing the property into compliance. As a result, they have been assessed fees that must be paid to the county.
- The property at 10158 E Zayante Rd, Felton, which was cited for building code violations under case number NV24930, has now resolved the issues initially identified on July 11, 2023. The violations included neglected property conditions with trash accumulation, multiple inoperable vehicles, scattered construction materials, and various personal items dispersed across the premises. The property owner has addressed these concerns, bringing the site into compliance. As a result, they have been assessed fees that must be paid to the county.
Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley
Fuel Reduction Workday at Henry Cowell Redwoods
This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove, and by doing so, reduce the fuel load and restore old-growth habitat.
At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park on Jan. 17
Neighborhood Night: Crab Boil
Join us for a flavorful Neighborhood Night at The Grove featuring a classic Crab Boil!
At The Grove Cafe and Bakery on Jan. 19
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and code violations 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.