Good morning! It’s August 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Plenty of sunshine in Scotts Valley
Today will be plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 84 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at noon
Looking ahead: Partly sunny this weekend
Scotts Valley news
Bay Street’s redevelopment for cyclist and pedestrian access is nearly complete, with a passenger rail service report upcoming.
Carmageddon: Bay Street redevelopment; 4 takeaways from new passenger train report
By Max Chun
Aug 4, 2025
Special interests pour $260,000 into competing Santa Cruz affordable housing measures so far
By Christopher Neely
Aug 4, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Scotts Valley
Yoga, Meditation & Sound Healing
Come join us! Mondays @ 6pm Yoga 7pm Meditation and Sound Healing ❤️🩹 $10 a class, no one will be turned away 🫶
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on August 4
Repeats 11 more times until October 20
B12 Shot Clinic
Step into a realm of revitalization at our pharmacy, where we proudly introduce our exclusive hydration injection services. Designed to replenish your…
At OneSource Compounding Pharmacy on August 5
Repeats once more on August 12
Tacos & Trivia
As with everything we do, we bring the fun! This isn’t your average ordinary trivia. It’s “Bruno’s Style”. We sing, we play instruments, we dance and …
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on August 5
Repeats once more on August 12
Community Education Class & Discovery Dinner: Acu-Yoga (Acupressure & Yoga)
Discover Acu-Yoga: a self-healing blend of yoga and acupressure to boost chi, release tension, and enhance overall wellbeing
At 1440 Multiversity on August 6
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic hazard was reported at the intersection of Timber Ridge Lane and Highway 17 today at 6:44 a.m. A request for assistance was made to AUTO CARE.
- There is a traffic incident on Highway 1 North at Park in Capitola/Soquel. Flashing red lights are present, signaling a potential hazard or warning for drivers. These lights will continue flashing until 3:30 p.m. The incident was reported today.
- South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure will last until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
- Long-term projects: A single lane on Sims Road and La Madrona Drive, from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive, is closed for a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place, and the closure is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily until February 2026.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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