Good morning! It’s Sept. 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then some sun in Scotts Valley
Today will see low clouds followed by some sun and cool. The high will be 71, with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11).
Top news from nearby
The Timber and Plaskett fires near Big Sur have burned over 50,000 acres with low containment. Highway 1 is closed in two areas; residents should monitor updates for evacuation and travel information.
Timber, Plaskett fires grow in Monterey County; Highway 1 closed in two areas
By Tania Ortiz
Sep 1, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Scotts Valley
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 and Grill on Sept. 1
Repeats once more on Sept. 8
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 Sept. 1
Repeats 2 more times until Sept. 15
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 Sept. 2
Repeats 15 more times until Dec. 16
An Evening in the Orchard
An evening in the orchard First Friday Sept. 4 featuring local artists
At Home by Zinnia’s on Sept. 4
New local businesses
- A new business named INJECTIONS BY LAILA was registered at 3101 Scotts Valley Dr., Suite 1, Scotts Valley, on Aug. 25. The business was registered by Corp. Nursing Injections By Laila as a corporation.
- A new business named COMPOUND EYE was registered at 306 Sims Rd., Santa Cruz, on Aug. 25. The business was registered by Drucker Landscape Architecture Inc as a corporation.
- A new business named SKYPARK FAMILY PET CARE was registered at 266 Mount Hermon Rd., Suite P, Scotts Valle, on Aug. 27. The business was registered by Veterinary Medical Institutes as a corporation.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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