Good morning! It’s December 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and pleasant in Scotts Valley
Today will be pleasant with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 70 with a low of 43.
Looking ahead: Rain late Tuesday night
Top news from nearby
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Scotts Valley
Sewing Lessons for Beginners
Sewing lessons for beginners in a casual, zen environment. Open to ages 7 – 100. Sign up for 6 two-hour sessions Thursday – Sunday during open hours -…
At Everything Home on December 12
Repeats 86 more times until May 10
Crafts & Cocoa
3rd Annual Holiday Craft & Cocoa Event Join Scotts Valley Parks & Recreation for a fun-filled holiday evening for families and kids of all ages! Last…
At Scotts Valley Community Center on December 12
Samuel Louis Smith Wine Tasting
Join us at Saison Cellar Scotts Valley for an immersive tasting with Samuel Louis Smith, one of the Central Coast’s most compelling micro-négociant pr…
At Saison Cellar & Wine Bar on December 12
No Room at The Inn
Come view a unique and elaborate display of nativity sets from around the world at No Room at the Inn, a fundraiser for those with no room. The event…
At St. Philip Episcopal Church on December 12
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Sandhills Guided Hike
Sandhills Tour – Hike around an ancient seafloor?! Yes please! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Santa Cruz Sandhills, we’ll be meandering through san…
At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground on December 13
Repeats once more on January 10
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 17 is facing closures at Atloaf Road. The closure will end at 7:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- A lane on Highway 1 at Bay Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is closed due to a traffic break. The closure is expected to end at 301 p.m. on December 14.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
- One-way traffic control is in place on Highway 9 at 13.4 Bear Creek Road in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 15.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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