Good morning! It’s June 25 โ€” here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds, then sun in Scotts Valley

Today will see low clouds followed by sunshine. The high will be 79 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock โ€” the UV index is very high (10/11).


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz County supervisors postponed the parks budget approval due to protests from the arts community over proposed local arts funding cuts and residents’ concerns about impacts on cultural programs.

Santa Cruz County arts community mourns โ€˜life without colorโ€™ in protest of proposed budget cuts

Santa Cruz County arts community mourns โ€˜life without colorโ€™ in protest of proposed budget cuts

By Tania Ortiz

Jun 25, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

โ–ผ๏ธŽ police incidents   โ–ผ๏ธŽ events

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Things to do in Scotts Valley

Gruesome Twosome Trivia at Steel Bonnet Brewery
Gruesome Twosome Trivia at Steel Bonnet Brewery

Itโ€™s a Gruesome Twosome Trivia every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. hosted by Steel Bonnetโ€™s very own Bryce & Ryan!!

At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on June 25
Repeats once more on July 9

Food Truck Friday June 2026
Food Truck Fridays

Food Truck Fridays are at Skypark! ๐Ÿššโ˜€๏ธ Looking for the perfect way to kick off the weekend? Grab your family, text your neighbors, and join us for Food Truck Friday…

At Skypark on June 26


Community crime report

  • Police responded to a report of false imprisonment and domestic battery. The incident happened near the 3000 block of Glen Canyon Road at 3 p.m. on June 16. (source)
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  • A person was arrested for battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, or dating partner. The incident happened near the 6000 block of La Madrona Drive. It occurred at 3 a.m. on June 15. The person was released on bond. (source)
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  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing injury. The incident happened near Graham Hill Road. It occurred at 5 a.m. on June 14. (source)
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  • A person was caught driving with a suspended license near the 1200 block of Mount Hermon Road at 10 p.m. on June 13. (source)
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  • A person was arrested for disorderly conduct related to alcohol and later released. The incident happened near the 2000 block of Mount Hermon Road at 8 p.m. on June 12. (source)
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  • A person was arrested for illegally having or using tear gas or a tear gas weapon. The incident happened near Scotts Valley Drive and Erba Lane at 5 a.m. on June 12. The person was released on bond. (source)
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  • A person was arrested for several DUI-related offenses, including driving under the influence while on probation, driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher with previous offenses, and driving with a suspended license. The incident happened near the 2000 block of Mount Hermon Road at 4 p.m. on June 11. The person was released at 10:08 p.m. the same day. (source)
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  • A person was found with illegal drugs near the 8000 block of Flora Lane at 11 a.m. on June 10. (source)
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