Good morning! It’s February 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cool with clouds and sun in Scotts Valley

Today will be cool with intervals of clouds and sunshine. There is a 6% chance of rain. The high will be 56 with a low of 36. Intermittent clouds now, changing to partly cloudy at 7 p.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late Monday night through Tuesday evening


Scotts Valley news

Cold weather advisory in Santa Cruz County: temperatures may drop to 34°F; Santa Cruz city lows around 42°F Thursday night. Residents should prepare for chilly conditions.

Credit: City of Scotts Valley

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Things to do in Scotts Valley

Sewing Lessons for Beginners
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 February 20
Repeats 46 more times until May 10

Line Dancing with Coaster Stomp!
Line Dancing with Coaster Stomp!

Join us for Coaster Stomp Line Dance  at Bruno’s Bar and Grill!​ The fun starts at 8pm with two line dancing lessons and plenty of open dancing. Join …

At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on February 20

Live Music from Classic Connections!
Live Music from Classic Connections!

Come early for dinner and dance the night away with Classic Connection, a dynamic band who specializes in bringing the best classic rock and classic R…

At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on February 21

The Antidote to Fear: Breema Bodywork & Self-care Exercises
The Antidote to Fear: Breema Bodywork & Self-care Exercises

Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich What’s the remedy for fear and confusion? Body-mind connection. When we have it, we…

At Hummingbird Valley on February 23
Repeats 4 more times until March 23

The Mask You Live In
The Mask You Live In

The Mask You Live In explores the challenges boys and young men face in staying true to themselves while navigating society’s narrow expectations of m…

At Cinelux Scotts Valley on February 23


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Both southbound lanes on Highway 9 at Graham Hill, near 10395 Soquel Dr in Aptos, are closed because of road and weather conditions. PG&E is directing one-way traffic in the northbound lane. The southbound lanes are expected to stay closed until the morning today.
     
  • There is one-way traffic on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. This is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
     
  • One lane is closed on North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area because of shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
     

No crimes to report today

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