Good morning! It’s June 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Nice with clouds and sun in Scotts Valley

Today will be pleasant with periods of clouds and sunshine. The high will be 78 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).


Top news from nearby

RTC will review a contract for Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 construction Thursday; annual county roadwork continues, with Mid-County projects finishing this week. Expect possible traffic impacts in affected areas.

Carmageddon: RTC to consider contract award for rail trail construction management services; annual roadwork underway

Carmageddon: RTC to consider contract award for rail trail construction management services; annual roadwork underway

By Max Chun

Jun 8, 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 8
Repeats 3 more times until June 29

Kids Summer Camps
Kids Summer Camps

Looking for a way to keep your child active, engaged, and off screens this summer? At Santa Cruz Boxing, our Kids Summer Camp offers a safe, structure…

At on June 8

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 8

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 9
Repeats 3 more times until June 30

B12 Shot Clinic
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 June 9
Repeats 3 more times until June 30


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027.
     
  • There is one-way traffic on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end on Aug. 31.
     
  • A lane on Highway 17 at Beulah Park/La Madrona is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end at 2:59 p.m. today.

No crimes to report today

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