San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Roundup for Wednesday, Jan. 22

Good morning! It’s Jan. 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Plenty of sunshine in San Lorenzo Valley

Today will be plenty of sunshine. The high will be 68 with a low of 43.

Looking ahead: Noticeably cooler weather on the way Saturday

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San Lorenzo Valley news

Santa Cruz’s food scene revives with new kiosks and restaurants like Gabrielita Tamaleria and Crepe Cones. Pete’s in Capitola rebrands, expanding its menu. Stagnaro Bros. faces challenges after the wharf collapse.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ code violations   ▼︎ new businesses   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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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 retaining walls, causing traffic delays.
   

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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 property at 601 Acorn Dr, Boulder Creek, which was cited for several building code violations under case number NV24887, has now addressed the issues identified in the Notice and Order issued on May 9, 2023. The violations included the construction of unpermitted retaining walls, unpermitted grading activities, and the creation of erosive conditions that could negatively impact the property and its surroundings. The county is actively monitoring the site to ensure ongoing compliance with local building codes and regulations.
   
• A code violation notice has been issued for the property located at 8025 Lilac Dr, Felton. According to the Parcel Research Report, the case associated with this violation is numbered NV25181 and was processed on January 13, 2025. The case is currently in the “Monitor Compliance” milestone. However, the report does not specify the exact nature of the building code violations involved. Residents seeking further details about the violations are encouraged to consult the case file or contact the relevant county department for more comprehensive information.
   

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New local businesses

• A new business named NESTCRAFTERS INC was registered at 6990 Highway 9, Felton CA 95018 on Dec. 16. The business was registered by Nestcrafters Inc as a corporation.
   
• A new business named CONCIERGE KITTY CARE was registered at 112 Gail Dr., Felton CA 95018 on Dec. 17. The business was registered by Kathleen Amoret Arratia as an individual business.
   
• A new business named THE RESTING WELL LLC was registered at 6265 Highway 9, Felton CA 95018 on Dec. 20. The business was registered by The Resting Well, LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
   
• A new business named POWER PLAY PURPOSE, SVC was registered at 430 Valley View Ave, Felton CA 95018 on Dec. 31. The business was registered by Janet Janssen-weyrauch as an individual business.
   
• A new business named CALSHOPS & BEYOND was registered at 117 Redwood Dr, Felton CA 95018 on Dec. 31. The business was registered by Kaveh Nasseri Mashhadi as an individual business.
   

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Community crime report

• A person was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance at 9 p.m. on January 5 near the 1300 block of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County. (source)
   

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Things to do in San Lorenzo Valley

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Disclosure: Traffic incidents, code violations and police indicents 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.