Good morning! It’s March 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Hot with sunshine in Scotts Valley
Today will be hot with sunshine; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke while doing strenuous activities. The high will be 94 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at noon
Top news from nearby
Capitola Mall’s rezoning targets 41st Avenue for future housing development to meet state mandates by 2031.
With Capitola Mall site rezoned, city aims to focus state-mandated growth on 41st Avenue corridor
By Max Chun
Mar 19, 2026
Wharf to Wharf will again avoid Murray Street Bridge this year
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Mar 18, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ 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 March 19
Repeats 31 more times until May 10
Trivia on Tap @ Steel Bonnet
Trivia on Tap is back! New day, new questions, same great experience! Join Jenn and Victor every 1st and 3rd Thursday 6:30-8pm at Steel Bonnet Brewing…
At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on March 19
Awakening Your Wild Soul: A Women’s Self-Renewal Retreat
Do you long to reconnect with your essence? Are you in transition and asking, “What is uniquely mine to do?” Do you desire to feel like you have your …
At Immersion Learning Center on March 20
Repeats 2 more times until March 22
S.R. Laws
S.R. Laws: An inspiring Storyteller in Song S.R. Laws is a performing and recording original musical artist whose work resonates with a famili…
At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on March 21
“Blue Bouquet” Brushes, Brunch, and Bottomless Mimosas! Laughing Monk SV
Sip bottomless mimosas, brunch, and unleash your inner artist with Blue Bouquet brushes at Laughing Monk SV!
At Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub on March 22
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.
- The Camp Recovery Centers Lp at 3192 Glen Canyon Rd, Scotts Valley, passed a county health inspection on March 17 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!