Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny in Scotts Valley

Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 83 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).

9 am

64°

Mostly sunny

11 am

71°

1 pm

78°

3 pm

83°

5 pm

81°

7 pm

74°

Looking ahead: Mostly sunny this weekend


Scotts Valley news

Santa Cruz County’s tourism industry is experiencing a significant upturn this summer. And a recent study reveals that wildfire smoke in California has contributed to over 52,000 premature deaths in a decade.

This week in Santa Cruz County business: Hot summer for tourism, new Santa Cruz Accelerates cohort, Universal Audio hires

This week in Santa Cruz County business: Hot summer for tourism, new Santa Cruz Accelerates cohort, Universal Audio hires

By Jessica M. Pasko

Jul 31, 2024

Study: California wildfire smoke contributed to 52,000 premature deaths over 10 years

Study: California wildfire smoke contributed to 52,000 premature deaths over 10 years

By Rachel Connolly and Michael Jerrett / The Conversation

Jul 30, 2024


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Did you know?

Percent of college grads who majored in business in your community is

18%

compared to…

12%
18%

No traffic problems nearby

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No crimes to report today

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