Good morning! It’s March 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and very warm in Scotts Valley
Today will be partly sunny and very warm; first day of intense heat. The high will be 90 with a low of 57. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
Top news from nearby
UC Santa Cruz projects an $81 million deficit for 2025-26, up from $79 million, due to rising and lower revenues, and plans $99 million in cuts to address the budget shortfall.
UCSC projecting a slightly higher deficit, still has $99 million in cuts coming
By Hillary Ojeda
Mar 16, 2026
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Things to do in Scotts Valley
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 March 16
Repeats 15 more times until June 29
Celtic Circle w/ Jay Salter
6:30-8:30pm 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 March 16
Bruno’s 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Bruno’s Bar & Grill in Scotts Valley with one of the area’s most anticipated annual parties. Now in its ninth year, thi…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on March 17
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 March 17
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!