Good morning! It’s April 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny, pleasant and warmer in Scotts Valley
Today will be pleasant and warmer with plenty of sun. There is a 6% chance of rain. The high will be 73 with a low of 46. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 8 a.m.
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Scotts Valley news
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane on North Highway 17 at Spanish Bit Chapel is closed for tree work. The closure will end at 12:01 p.m. tomorrow.
- An injured deer caused a traffic incident in the southbound lane of Highway 1 near Freedom in Aptos. It was reported at 6:57 a.m. today.
- The alternating lanes on North Highway 1 at 41st Avenue in Capitola/Soquel are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. on May 5.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are completely closed for road excavation. The closure is expected to end at 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
- A lane on North Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for shoulder work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
- A lane on South Highway 1 at Mar Monte Avenue in Aptos is closed for shoulder work. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
- Highway 9 in San Lorenzo Valley is closed to one-way traffic near Prospect Avenue for slope repair work. The closure will end today at 3:59 p.m.
- A lane on North Highway 9 at the San Lorenzo River Bridge in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end today at 4:01 p.m.
- Long-term projects: A single lane on Sims Road is closed from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive due to a pipeline project. The closure is in effect daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with traffic control measures in place.
Things to do in Scotts Valley
Taco & Trivia Tuesday
This isn’t your average ordinary trivia. It’s “Bruno’s Style”. We sing, we play instruments, we dance and we drink. Fill up on Tacos and Margs and hav…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on Apr. 29
Live Music with Billy Reese
Live Music with Billy Reese and Wednesday Whiskey and Wings!
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on Apr. 30
Friends of the Scotts Valley Library Book Sale
Gently used books, cds, dvds, audiobooks, puzzles, and games will be sold. All proceeds benefit the programs at the Scotts Valley Library.
At Scotts Valley Branch Library on May. 3
Did you know?
Percent of workers who own their own businesses in your community is
6.2%
Scotts Valley
compared with…
4%
Santa Cruz County
3.8%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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