Good morning! It’s Aug. 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny in Scotts Valley

Today will be partly sunny; the high will be 88, with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).


Top news from nearby

Pajaro River flood officials prepare for heavy rains from a strong El Niño, increasing flood prevention efforts and urging residents to stay alert for updates.

Strong El Niño could bring a wet winter: Pajaro flood officials are taking extra precautions

Strong El Niño could bring a wet winter: Pajaro flood officials are taking extra precautions

By Tania Ortiz

Aug 25, 2026

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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Scotts Valley

The Next Chapter Begins Before a Crisis: When to Start Planning
The Next Chapter Begins Before a Crisis: When to Start Planning

This new four-part series, Living On Your Terms, is presented by Heart Centered Transitions and begins on Aug. 25 at 12:30 p.m. …

At Scotts Valley Senior Center on Aug. 25

Planning for the Future
Planning for the Future

Join us for a drop-in clinic to plan for your future at the Scotts Valley Library! Registration is optional, and not required! Receive on-site assistance …

At Scotts Valley Library on Aug. 25

B12 Shot Clinic
B12 Shot Clinic

Step into a realm of revitalization at our pharmacy, where we proudly introduce our exclusive hydration injection services. Designed to replenish your …

At OneSource Compounding Pharmacy on Aug. 25
Repeats once more on Sept. 1

Moving in Harmony with Life - Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance
Moving in Harmony with Life – Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance

Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich. We spend much of our time being sedentary, lost in our minds. Yet each movement …

At Hummingbird Valley on Aug. 26
Repeats 18 more times until Dec. 30


New local businesses

  • A new business named THIRD ACT YOGA was registered at 3110 Glen Canyon Rd., Scotts Valley, on Aug. 17. The business was registered by Genelle McLean Chetcuti as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named MORGEN CREE PIANO STUDIO was registered at 40 Pine Ave., Mount Hermon, on Aug. 19. The business was registered by Morgen Elise Cree as an individual business.

No crimes to report today

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