Good morning! It’s February 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Rain and a t-storm; breezy in Scotts Valley
Today will be breezy and cool with rain and a thunderstorm; thunderstorms can bring localized damaging wind gusts. There is a 99% chance of rain. The high will be 52 with a low of 38. Cloudy now, changing to rain at 9 a.m.
Top news from nearby
A 17-foot female surfer statue is proposed for Pleasure Point’s East Cliff Drive to honor women surfers and balance the male surfer statue on Santa Cruz’s Westside.
Surfer statue ‘to honor the women of the water’ proposed for Pleasure Point
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Feb 17, 2026
Sheriff confirms body found Jan. 18 is San Lorenzo Valley resident Jeanne Burke
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Feb 14, 2026
OPINION: Finding female friends over 50 is hard – but I’m starting a Santa Cruz group. Want to join?
By Lida Berliner
February 17, 2026
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Things to do in Scotts Valley
Tacos and Trivia Tuesday!
🌮🎶 TACO TRIVIA — BRUNO’S STYLE 🎶🌮 Tacos start at 5PM | Trivia kicks off at 7PM As with everything we do, we bring the fun. This is not your quiet, s…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on February 17
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 February 17
Repeats 3 more times until March 10
James Durbin Live at Bruno’s!
Whiskey, Wings & Live Music? Yes, Please. 🎶🥃🍗 $7 Whiskey Shots $7 Wings ALL. NIGHT. LONG. You bring the vibes — we’ll bring the flavor. 🎸 Upstairs,…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on February 18
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 you…
At Hummingbird Valley on February 18
Repeats 4 more times until March 18
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 February 19
Repeats 47 more times until May 10
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- One lane of South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for emergency work. The closure is expected to last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- One lane is closed on North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area because of shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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