Good morning! It’s February 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Not as warm in Scotts Valley
Today will be not as warm with increasing amounts of sun. The high will be 68 with a low of 45. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
Scotts Valley news
Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival returns Sunday at The Grove with tastings, demos, live music, hip hop dance, drag show, Super Bowl parties, “Swan Lake,” and art workshops benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Best of Santa Cruz County food & arts events this weekend, Feb. 5-9
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Feb 5, 2026
Weekender: Pizza, sausage and other Super Bowl snacks; ex-supervisor’s Grammy win
February 5, 2026
Your cheat sheet for eating well and going out in Santa Cruz County, with recommendations from Lily Belli and curated event listings from Lookout’s free, searchable BOLO calendar.
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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 February 6
Repeats 54 more times until May 10
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 6
Repeats once more on February 20
Live Music with Mark Van Haren!
Mark Van Haren will be playing guitar and singing the smooth songs in with that 70’s vibe in the dining room.
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on February 6
Discovery Dinner at 1440: The Autoimmune Shift
Join Dr. Darla Booth, DC, CFMC to learn to manage your autoimmunity, followed by a nourishing dinner at Kitchen Table to support wellbeing.
At 1440 Multiversity on February 6
First Friday Art Tour Santa Cruz
On the first Friday evening of every month, Santa Cruz galleries, shops, and cultural venues open their doors to showcase the works of Santa Cruz Coun…
At on February 6
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A large redwood tree fell across Mountain View Rd at Vine Hill Rd around 7:33 p.m. on February 5, blocking the road. PG&E and fire crews were called, and neighbors tried to help clear the tree. The road was expected to stay closed until the next morning. No one was hurt and no poles were knocked down, but some wires were down.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure will last until April 1.
- One lane of North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area is closed for 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.
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