Good morning! It’s April 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in Scotts Valley
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 44. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
Scotts Valley news
Twenty-seven Santa Cruz restaurants offer new vegan dishes for April’s Vegan Chef Challenge. A 4.6 magnitude earthquake near Boulder Creek shook the county at 1:41 a.m., waking many residents early Thursday.
27 participating restaurants debut new vegan options for countywide April challenge
By Lily Belli
Apr 2, 2026
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Apr 2, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Scotts Valley
Succulent workshop with Erin Schwartz
Succulent Workshop with Wind Acre Farm Floral Join Erin Schwartz for a hands-on evening creating your own sculptural succulent arrangement—designed, g…
At Home by Zinnias on April 2
Sewing Lessons for Beginners
Sewing lessons for beginners in a casual, zen environment. Open to ages 7 – 100. Sign up for 6 two-hour sessions Thursday – Sunday during open hours -…
At Everything Home on April 2
Repeats 23 more times until May 10
Learn to Line Dance
Join us for Coaster Stomp Line Dance at Bruno’s Bar and Grill! The fun starts at 7pm with two lessons and plenty of open dancing. Join their expert i…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on April 2
Spring Awakening: Art Installation + Featured Artist Susan Taylor Brown
First Friday at Home by Zinnia’s Spring Awakening + Featured Artist Susan Taylor Brown Friday, April 3rd | 5–8 P.M. 262 Mt. Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley J…
At Home by Zinnias on April 3
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!
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