Good morning! It’s Oct. 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Nice with plenty of sunshine in Scotts Valley
Today will be nice with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 81 with a low of 52. Mostly clear now, changing to sunny at noon
Looking ahead: Very warm Saturday
Top news from nearby
Incumbent Misty Navarro and parent Mads Realmuto are running for Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Area VII after Navarro’s October 2024 appointment following Jennifer Holm’s resignation.
Incumbent Misty Navarro faces Mads Realmulto in PVUSD Trustee Area VII race
By Hillary Ojeda
Oct 1, 2026
Santa Cruz strawberries had a $61 million year. Here’s what drove the surge
By Lily Belli
Oct 1, 2026
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Things to do in Scotts Valley
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 October 1
First Friday Art Tour Santa Cruz
On the first Friday evening of every month, Santa Cruz galleries, shops, and cultural venues open their doors to showcase the works of Santa Cruz Coun…
At on October 2
5th Annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair
Free Multicultural Celebration: culture booths, performances, fashion show, international food, free activities & crafts. All ages welcome! Join us fo…
At Sky Park on October 3
Steel Bonnet’s 11th. Anniversary Party!
Steel Bonnet celebrates 11 years on Saturday, Oct. 3rd from 12-9pm. Live music, food trucks, activities and delicious beer ALL DAY LONG!! Mark your ca…
At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on October 3
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane on North Highway 17 at W Vine Hill Road (South) is closed for core drilling work. The closure will end at 4:59 a.m. today.
- South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is facing closures for paving work. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on Nov. 19.
- There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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