SCOTTS VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEF
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The Summer Reading Program is going on now through July 31st!
Good morning! It’s June 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunshine and less humid in Scotts Valley
Today will be mostly sunny; not as warm, less humid. The high will be 69 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 9 am.
9 am
58°

Mostly sunny
11 am
63°

1 pm
66°

3 pm
69°

5 pm
66°

7 pm
62°

Top news from nearby
The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury criticized the state of mental health care in county jails, a claim that Sheriff Jim Hart vehemently disputes, labeling the report as highly inaccurate and denying any violation of state law regarding the grand jury’s request to interview inmates.
Grand jury blasts mental health care at county jail; sheriff calls report ‘most factually inaccurate’ he’s seen
By Christopher Neely
Jun 12, 2024
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Highway 17, located 1.5 miles north of Scotts Valley near Vine Hill Road in Santa Cruz County, started having overnight lane closures on June 9. This is due to a project to replace a deteriorating culvert under the highway.

Disclosure: Traffic incidents 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.
Job listings for Scotts Valley
Our job board has some openings near you:
- Development & Marketing Coordinator: Kuumbwa Jazz Center Center
- Forensic Services Supervisor: The County of Santa Cruz
- Forensic Patholigist: The County of Santa Cruz
- Behavioral Health Program Manager: The County of Santa Cruz
- Director of Finance: San Lorenzo Valley Water District
- North County Flex – Member Services Representative: Bay Federal Credit Union
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Start your day with all our news in Morning Lookout, or get updates from your favorite correspondents.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Things to do in Scotts Valley

Summer Reading Crafts at Scotts Valley
It’s craft time at Scotts Valley! Starting on Tuesday, June 11th, bring the kids to work on craft projects that help them to explore the environment around us.
At Scotts Valley Branch Library on Jun 18, 2024
Did you know?
Percentage of workers who drive alone to work in your community is
66%
Scotts Valley
compared to…
64%
Santa Cruz County
68%
California


