Good morning! It’s January 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Beautiful with some sun in Scotts Valley
Today will be pleasant with intervals of clouds and sunshine. The high will be 74 with a low of 47. Intermittent clouds now, changing to partly sunny at noon
Looking ahead: Pleasant tomorrow
Scotts Valley news
Weekend highlights: Yermo Aranda’s free artist talk, K-Pop tribute, all-you-can-eat crab feed, playground ribbon cutting, rare fruit growers exchange, and live music across the county.
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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 January 30
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HAROLD LLOYD’S SAFETY LAST!
For all the dappers and flappers out there, there’s a real nifty silent flick everyone from rag-a-muffins to the cat’s pajamas needs to see. Considere…
At The Landing on January 30
Funk Yeah Fridays with Live Music from The Swag Tones!
It’s Funk Yeah Friday! Come early for dinner and then head into The Loft to dance the night away with The Swag Tones, a genre fluid seven piece with r…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on January 30
Skypark Big Kid Playground Ribbon Cutting
Scotts Valley Recreation is excited to announce the opening of the newly replaced, Skypark Big Kid Playground. We invite the community to join us for …
At Sky Park on January 31
Hip Hop Dance Party with Neon Haze!
Get ready for a night that starts with dinner and ends on the dance floor. Neon Haze is bringing their high-energy blend of contemporary Pop, R&B, and…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on January 31
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 17 is facing closures at Sugarloaf Road for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive in Eastside / Live Oak is facing closures for K-rail installation. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. on February 2.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1.
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. The closures are expected to end at 4:59 p.m. on February 2.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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