Good morning! It’s March 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds and sun; not as warm in Scotts Valley
Today will be not as warm with intervals of clouds and sunshine. The high will be 75 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are very high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Partly sunny now, changing to intermittent clouds at 4 p.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather tomorrow morning through tomorrow evening
Top news from nearby
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By Lily Belli
Mar 30, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ 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 30
Repeats 13 more times until June 29
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 31
Repeats 3 more times until April 21
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 31
Repeats 3 more times until April 21
Cutloose summer trunk show
Summer Starts Here. Join us for an exclusive evening at Zinnia’s Gift Boutique as we unveil our Summer 2026 Collection—before it arrives in store. Enj…
At Zinnias gift boutique on April 1
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic collision involving up to five vehicles, including a big rig, happened on northbound Highway 1 at Freedom Boulevard in Aptos. Two were reportedly speeding before the crash. Several vehicles had airbags deploy, and at least one had major front-end damage. All vehicles were moved to the right-hand shoulder. Emergency services, including fire and California Highway Patrol, responded to the scene.
- South Highway 9 near Lorenzo Avenue in Ben Lomond has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure is scheduled to last until 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
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.
- Insight Retreat Center at 1906 Glen Canyon Rd., Scotts Valley, passed a county health inspection on March 26 with no critical issues.
- Milky Oat LLC at 100 Enterprise Way, Scotts Valley, passed a county health inspection on March 26 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.