Good morning! It’s August 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Scotts Valley
Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 85 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
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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
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 7
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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 August 7
Line Dancing with Coaster Stomp
Join us for Coaster Stomp Line Dance at Bruno’s Bar and Grill! The fun starts at 8pm with two lessons and plenty of open dancing. Join their expert i…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on August 7
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Sandhills Guided Hike
Sandhills Tour – Hike around an ancient seafloor?! Yes please! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Santa Cruz Sandhills, we’ll be meandering through san…
At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground on August 9
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic hazard was reported today at 6:35 a.m. on Highway 1 South near Park in Capitola/Soquel. A vehicle was partially blocking the #2 lane, causing a slow lane obstruction. The Freeway Service Patrol arrived at 6:51 a.m. to move the vehicle to the next offramp, with no CHP standby needed.
- A vehicle hit a power pole on Highway 9 at Irwin Way in Boulder Creek, San Lorenzo Valley, causing both directions of the highway to close. A SIG Alert was issued, and the road stayed closed for several hours while crews cleared the scene and fixed the damage. This led to major traffic delays, with vehicles being rerouted through alternate routes like the single-lane Alta Vista. The incident was reported on August 6.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for roadway excavation work. The closure will last until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
- Long-term projects: A single lane on Sims Road and La Madrona Drive, from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive, is closed for a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place, and the closure is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily until February 2026.
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.
- Afc Sushi @ Safeway #300 at 253 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, passed a county health inspection on July 28 with no critical issues.
- Safeway Store #300 at 253 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, passed a county health inspection on July 28 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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