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Good morning! It’s Apr. 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cool with clouds and sun in Scotts Valley

Today will be cool with times of sun and clouds. There is a 14% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 48. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11).

9 am

52°

3% chance of rain

11 am

57°

1 pm

61°

2% chance of rain

3 pm

64°

0% chance of rain

5 pm

61°

7 pm

58°

Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday


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What’s new around you

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Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

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Top news from nearby

Cows in Arana Gulch aid the endangered Santa Cruz tarplant by grazing on shading grasses, enhancing ecological efforts since 2013 and providing locals a rural experience in the city-owned park.

Ask Lookout: Why are there cows in Arana Gulch?

Ask Lookout: Why are there cows in Arana Gulch?

By Hillary Ojeda

Apr 15, 2025


Things to do in Scotts Valley

Taco & Trivia Tuesday
Taco & Trivia Tuesday

This isn’t your average ordinary trivia. It’s “Bruno’s Style”. We sing, we play instruments, we dance and we drink. Fill up on Tacos and Margs and hav…

At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on Apr. 15
Repeats 19 more times until Apr. 22

Whiskey & Wings Wednesday with Nick & Shawn
Whiskey & Wings Wednesday with Nick & Shawn

Join us for $7 Wings & $7 Whiskey with Live Music from Shawn Yanez and Nick Disalvo from Santa Cruda!

At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on Apr. 16
Repeats 9 more times until Apr. 16

Scotts Valley Family Hoedown Dance Night
Scotts Valley Family Hoedown Dance Night

Grab your cowboy hat and get ready to dance to your favorite songs! Join us for a night of choreographed line dancing and freestyle fun.

At Scotts Valley Community Center on Apr. 18
Repeats 9 more times until Apr. 18


Did you know?

Percent of workers who work in manufacturing in your community is

12%

compared to…

8.4%
8.9%

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: A single lane on Sims Road is closed from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive due to a pipeline project. The closure is in effect daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with traffic control measures in place.
     

No crimes to report today

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