Good morning! It’s June 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds giving way to sun in Scotts Valley

Today will be clouds giving way to sun. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 80 with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11).

9 am

54°

Partly sunny

11 am

65°

Mostly sunny

1 pm

74°

Sunny

3 pm

79°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

78°

7 pm

72°

Looking ahead: Mostly sunny this weekend


Scotts Valley news

The Sims Road off-ramp from southbound Highway 17 closes for two weeks starting Monday at 8 p.m. for emergency pipe repairs. Expect delays and lane closures; construction finishes by July 1.

Highway 17 Sims Road off-ramp to close for two weeks

Highway 17 Sims Road off-ramp to close for two weeks

By Chimera Mohammadi

Jun 12, 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

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 June 12
Repeats 191 more times until May 10

Gruesome Twosome Trivia at Steel Bonnet Brewery
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 June 12
Repeats once more on June 26

FREE Conflict Management Skills training June 13 12:00-4:00pm
FREE Conflict Management Skills training June 13 12:00-4:00pm

This training is for anyone interested in gaining insight and practice in understanding and reducing conflict. Participants will gain a greater unders…

At Scotts Valley Branch Library on June 13

Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Nature Journaling
Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Nature Journaling

During this program you will slow down to the pace of the natural world and capture our observations through pen and paper. Nature journaling is an ea…

At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground on June 13

Friday's at Five - Free Food Distribution For Anyone in Need
Friday’s at Five – Free Food Distribution For Anyone in Need

For anyone in need you will receive 2 bags of pre-packed food. No questions asked about the food, but know that we are here to chat with you if you wa…

At Gateway Bible Church on June 13


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for roadway excavation. The 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 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.
     

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.