Good morning! It’s January 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in Scotts Valley
Today will be partly to mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 72 with a low of 44. Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
Scotts Valley news
Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ Capitola and Felton branches now open Sundays; all branches open at 11 a.m. Fridays for staff meetings. Check library websites for updated hours.
Santa Cruz Public Libraries add Sunday hours at two branches, opening later on Fridays at all branches
By Ashley Palma-Jimenez
Jan 28, 2026
Lights out for Ambient Photonics’ pioneering solar cell technology amid funding shortfalls
By Jessica M. Pasko
Jan 28, 2026
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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 January 29
Repeats 59 more times until May 10
James Durbin Live at Bruno’s!
Come join us tonight for Thirsty Thursday with $2 off drafts and appetizers upstairs. Tonight we welcome one of our absolute favorite musicians – Jam…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on January 29
Teaching Kitchen Education Dinner: Mediterranean Exploration
Learn about the Food As Medicine benefits of a Mediterranean -based diet as you participate in an exploratory food and wine dinner at 1440
At 1440 Multiversity on January 29
HAROLD LLOYD’S SAFETY LAST!
For all the dappers and flappers out there, there’s a real nifty silent flick everyone from rag-a-muffins to the cat’s pajamas needs to see. Considere…
At The Landing on January 30
Funk Yeah Fridays with Live Music from The Swag Tones!
It’s Funk Yeah Friday! Come early for dinner and then head into The Loft to dance the night away with The Swag Tones, a genre fluid seven piece with r…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on January 30
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one lane closed for emergency work. Traffic is being controlled in one direction at a time. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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