Good morning! It’s January 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny in Scotts Valley

Today will be partly sunny. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 46. Mostly sunny now, changing to mostly cloudy at 7 p.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday


Top news from nearby

Federal land in Santa Cruz County, including Cotoni-Coast Dairies, is protected from oil and gas drilling under a new BLM proposal; environmentalists urge vigilance as public comment is open.

UCSC police charge man with indecent exposure on campus

UCSC police charge man with indecent exposure on campus

By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff

Jan 27, 2026

Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz

In the Public Interest: Monitoring ICE; temperature rising over rail line; protesting Trump immigration enforcement

January 26, 2026

Around Santa Cruz County politics & policy, including a look ahead at what’s on upcoming agendas for local elected officials and commissions.


What’s new around you

▼︎ new businesses   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Scotts Valley

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 January 27
Repeats 2 more times until February 10

Tacos & Trivia
Tacos & Trivia

As with everything we do, we bring the fun! This isn’t your average ordinary trivia. It’s “Bruno’s Style”. We sing, we play instruments, we dance and …

At Bruno’s Bar & Grill on January 27
Repeats once more on February 3

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 you…

At Hummingbird Valley on January 28
Repeats 7 more times until March 18

“By the Campfire” Paint and Sip at Laughing Monk Brewing Scott’s Valley

Chill vibes, tasty brews, and creative sips – paint your night by the campfire at Laughing Monk!

At Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub on January 28

Sewing Lessons for Beginners
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 29
Repeats 59 more times until May 10


New local businesses

  • A new business named ARROWSHOP STUDIO was registered at 280 Moon Meadow Ln, Felton CA 95018 on January 20. The business was registered by Maureen Halligan as an individual business.
     

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.
     

No crimes to report today

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