Good morning! It’s March 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sprinkles this morning in Scotts Valley
Today will be a couple of sprinkles early this morning; otherwise, clouds giving way to some sun. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 66 with a low of 46. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
Scotts Valley news
Santa Cruz County mountain lions are now listed as threatened, increasing protections and raising concerns among developers, ranchers, and farmers about land use and livestock impacts.
Big cats, bigger protections: Santa Cruz County mountain lions now listed as threatened
By Cassidy Beach
Mar 1, 2026
OPINION: Santa Cruz County failed our most vulnerable during extreme weather
By Sara Coon
March 1, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
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 2
Repeats 17 more times until June 29
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 3
Repeats 2 more times until March 17
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 March 3
Repeats 2 more times until March 17
Moving in Harmony with Life – Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance
Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich We spend much of our time being sedentary, lost in our minds. Yet each movement you…
At Hummingbird Valley on March 4
Repeats 16 more times until June 24
Lunch & Learn at 1440: Sound Healing, Breathwork and Nutrition Workshop
Discover new techniques to foster wellbeing as you participate in a breathwork and meditation class before lunch at 1440’s Kitchen Table
At 1440 Multiversity on March 4
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There was a three-car crash with possible injuries on Highway 1 South at Bay Porter, near Capitola and Soquel. All lanes were closed and traffic was being diverted at Morrissey. CHP helped with construction and traffic control. The incident was reported yesterday.
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Taco Bell #30751 at 233 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, passed a county health inspection on February 27 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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