Good morning! It’s Sept. 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Spotty drizzle this morning in Scotts Valley
Today could see spotty drizzle this morning; otherwise, low clouds giving way to sunshine and cool. The high will be 74 with a low of 52.
Scotts Valley news
Lookout Santa Cruz welcomes arts correspondent Alia Yee Noll and expands free local election coverage with mayoral and city council forums. Meet newsroom members at Abbott Square Market on Oct. 6.
Inside Lookout: What’s ahead this fall, from election coverage to a new arts correspondent
By Richard Martin
Sep 16, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Scotts Valley
Trivia on Tap @ Steel Bonnet
Trivia on Tap is back! New day, new questions, same great experience! Join Jenn and Victor every first and third Thursday at Steel Bonnet Brewing …
At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on Sept. 17
Mark Van Haren – ’70s pop-soul
Step back into the golden era of ’70s pop-soul with Mark Van Haren — guitarist, vocalist, and lifelong devotee of the music that made A.M. radio magic …
At Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley on Sept. 18
Bunco Game Night – ’80s Theme
Join us for Bunco Game Night ’80s Style! Get ready for an evening full of fun, laughs, music, and friendly competition!
At Scotts Valley Community Center on Sept. 18
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and causing injury to a spouse or partner. The incident happened near the 4000 block of Granite Creek Road at 8 p.m. on Sept. 14. (source)
- An assault involving domestic violence was reported near the 3000 block of Creekside Way at 8 p.m. on Sept. 4. (source)
- Police reported a case of possession of controlled substances for sale near Mount Hermon Rd and southbound Highway 17 at midnight on Sept. 7. (source)
- A person was stopped for driving with a suspended license, driving under the influence of drugs, possessing a controlled substance, having illegal drug paraphernalia, and violating probation. This happened near the 2000 block of Mount Hermon Road at 10 p.m. on Sept. 6. (source)
- A person was arrested for multiple offenses, including driving under the influence, violating probation, driving with a suspended license, having vehicle registration issues, altering a license plate, and breaking a local ordinance. The incident happened near the 2000 block of Kings Village Road at midnight on Sept. 13. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol level over 0.08%, and had no prior offenses. The incident happened near Highway 17 at Mount Hermon Road at 3 a.m. on Sept. 13. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol level over 0.08%. The incident happened near the 5000 block of Granite Creek Road at 1 a.m. on Sept. 12. (source)
- A petty theft happened near the 2000 block of Mount Hermon Road at 4 p.m. on Sept. 10. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.