Good morning! It’s August 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cool with clouds, then sun in Scotts Valley
Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 79 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
The California Coastal Commission approved Santa Cruz’s Downtown Plan Expansion, permitting up to 1,600 new housing units and a potential Warriors arena south of Laurel Street, effective August 23.
Downtown Plan Expansion — with 1,600 new housing units and pathway to new Santa Cruz Warriors arena — wins state’s OK
By Christopher Neely
Aug 14, 2025
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Scotts Valley
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 August 14
Repeats 155 more times until May 10
Live Music with Mark Van Haren
🌤️ Thirsty Thursday on Cloud 9 🎶🍻 Live Music • Rooftop Vibes • Drink Deals Join us this Thursday upstairs at Bruno’s Bar and Grill on our Cloud 9 roof…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on August 14
Gruesome Twosome Trivia at Steel Bonnet Brewery
It’s a Gruesome Twosome Trivia every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30-8pm hosted by Steel Bonnet’s very own Bryce & Ryan!!
At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on August 14
Snazzy Productions presents DELLA MAE
🎻 Della Mae Brings Electrifying Bluegrass to The Landing in Scotts Valley Live, in Concert – Thursday, August 14 at 7:30 P.M. • Presented by Snazzy Pr…
At The Landing on August 14
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
- Long-term projects: A single lane on Sims Road and La Madrona Drive, from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive, is closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. due to a pipeline project. Traffic control measures are in place.
Did you know?
Percent of people who are divorced (age 20+) in your community is
11%
Scotts Valley
compared with…
10%
Santa Cruz County
9%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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