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Good morning! It’s Apr. 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and cool in Scotts Valley
Today will be partly sunny and cool. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 65 with a low of 40. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11).
9 am
44°
7% chance of rain
11 am
53°
1 pm
61°
3 pm
65°
5 pm
62°
7 pm
58°
5% chance of rain
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Scotts Valley news
Santa Cruz hosts National Library Week events and begins new library construction. Activists plan anti-Trump protests amid measles threats from low vaccination rates. PVUSD teachers face job uncertainty after receiving pink slips.
National Library Week, downtown library festival deliver much to check out
By Chimera Mohammadi
Apr 2, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ code violations ▼︎ food inspections
Read on to see the details about each item…
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- A code violation notice has been issued for the property at 424 Sims Rd, Santa Cruz, under case number NV25228. The violation pertains to an “Unpermitted ADU” (Accessory Dwelling Unit), indicating that an additional dwelling unit was constructed on the property without obtaining the necessary permits from local authorities. Residents are reminded of the importance of securing appropriate permits for any construction projects to ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic collision involving two vehicles happened on Highway 1 North at the Freedom Blvd off-ramp in Aptos. Both vehicles were driveable, and there were no injuries. The vehicles were on the right-hand side of the road. The incident was reported today.
- Alternating lanes on South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
- Alternating lanes on North Highway 1 at 41st Avenue in Capitola/Soquel are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
- The northbound lanes of Highway 1 at 41st Avenue in Eastside/Live Oak are fully closed for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 at Soquel Drive in Eastside/Live Oak are fully closed for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
- A lane on North / South Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 1:01 p.m. tomorrow.
- North Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley is currently closed for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. tomorrow.
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.
- Otoro Sushi at 235 Mt Hermon Rd Ste G, Scotts Valley, passed a county health inspection on Mar. 28 with no critical issues.
Did you know?
Percent of residents born outside the US in your community is
59%
Scotts Valley
compared to…
62%
Santa Cruz County
57%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and code violations 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.