Good morning! It’s January 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Pleasant with some sunshine in Scotts Valley
Today will be pleasant with some sunshine. The high will be 68 with a low of 46. Partly sunny now, changing to partly cloudy at 6 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
Scotts Valley news
Santa Cruz City Council is ending its contract with Flock Safety’s license plate readers, but cameras remain active in Scotts Valley and under the county sheriff’s office, which have not opted out.
What to know about Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers across Santa Cruz County
By Max Chun
Jan 18, 2026
Poisonous death cap mushrooms kill three, sicken dozens on Central Coast, including two in Santa Cruz County
By Lily Belli
Jan 20, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Scotts Valley
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 January 22
Repeats 63 more times until May 10
Live Music with Ripatti and Rose!
Come join us tonight for Thirsty Thursday with $2 off drafts and appetizers upstairs. You are in for a special treat with Ripatti & Rose playing upsta…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on January 22
Gruesome Twosome Trivia at Steel Bonnet Brewery
It’s a Gruesome Twosome Trivia every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30-8pm hosted by Steel Bonnet’s very own Bryce & Ryan!!
At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on January 22
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- Long-term projects: The southbound Highway 1 offramp at Park Avenue in Santa Cruz County will be closed today from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while crews pour concrete for a new soundwall near the ramp.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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