Good morning! It’s January 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A morning shower in the area in Scotts Valley
Today will be a shower in spots this morning; otherwise, clouds breaking for some sun. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 59 with a low of 40. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
Scotts Valley news
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
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 January 23
Repeats 62 more times until May 10
Live Music with the Shady Rest Band!
Join us for dinner and stay after to dance the night away with the Shady Rest Band. The Shady Rest Band is a local Santa Cruz County favorite that pla…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on January 23
Keys of Light: Water as a Living Teacher with Laura del Mar Hernández
An evening of ancestral wisdom and water-centered learning exploring how education, land, and community shape a rooted future.
At Chez Serendip on January 23
Drag Show!
Save the date for The Shug Shack Drag Show. Every month they dazzle the crowd with their incredible shows!. Tickets available soon.
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on January 24
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- 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.
Community crime report
- A person was seriously injured in an assault involving a spouse or cohabitant. The incident happened near Mount Hermon at Kingsburry Lane, Santa Cruz County, at 4 p.m. on January 1. (source)
- A person was arrested for breaking into a property, having a stolen vehicle, damaging property, trespassing, committing a lewd act in public, and having illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 000 block of Carbonero Way in Santa Cruz County at 8 a.m. on January 12. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene after causing property damage. The incident happened near SR-17 AT Granite Creek in Santa Cruz County at 8 p.m. on January 13. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and for resisting or obstructing an officer. The incident happened near LA MADRONA DR, Santa Cruz County, at 1 a.m. on January 8. (source)
- A person was arrested for a felony warrant related to failing to appear in court. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Fern St., Santa Cruz at 7 p.m. on January 11. (source)
- Petty theft was reported near the 200 block of Mt Hermon Rd in Santa Cruz County at 2 p.m. on January 13. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
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