Good morning! It’s June 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Warmer in Scotts Valley

Today will see areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and warmer. The high will be 86 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz Metro’s free K-12 bus rides may end without a new sales tax measure; state grants are expiring. Advocates are collecting signatures to secure local funding for the program’s continuation.

As state grants dry up, future of Santa Cruz Metro’s popular ‘Youth Cruz Free’ program hinges on a sales tax push

By Max Chun

Jun 15, 2026


What’s new around you

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Things to do in Scotts Valley

The Antidote to Fear: Breema Bodywork & Self-care Exercises
The Antidote to Fear: Breema Bodywork & Self-care Exercises

Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich What’s the remedy for fear and confusion? Body-mind connection. When we have it, we…

At Hummingbird Valley on June 15
Repeats 2 more times until June 29

Athena Camps (Scotts Valley Summer Camp)
Athena Camps (Scotts Valley Summer Camp)

Athena Camps is a unique all-girls summer camp where confidence grows, friendships flourish, and girls discover the power already inside them. Founded…

At Vine Hill Elementary School on June 15

Celtic Circle w/ Jay Salter
Celtic Circle w/ Jay Salter

6:30-8:30 p.m. every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month, come enjoy a real Celtic Music Circle hosted by master piper Jay Salter.

At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on June 15

Tacos & Trivia
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 & Grill on June 16
Repeats 3 more times until July 7


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Highway 17 at Granite Creek Road has one-way traffic because of bridge work. This closure will last until 6:01 a.m. tomorrow. 

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.