Good morning! It’s December 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in Scotts Valley
Today will be sunny much of the time and pleasant. The high will be 69 with a low of 46. Mostly sunny now, changing to clear at 7 p.m.
Looking ahead: Mostly sunny this weekend
Scotts Valley news
New businesses in Santa Cruz County include restaurants, beauty bars, home care, estate sales, and game studios across Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Soquel, Capitola, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, and La Selva Beach.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Surf Skull’s new take on a surf helmet; considering The Catalyst; latest tourism stats
By Jessica M. Pasko
Dec 10, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Scotts Valley
Whiskey and Wings with Nick Disalvo!
Whiskey, Wings & Live Music? Yes, Please. 🎶🥃🍗 $7 Whiskey Shots $7 Wings ALL. NIGHT. LONG. You bring the vibes — we’ll bring the flavor. 🎸 Upstairs, en…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on December 10
Bricks & Beers at Steel Bonnet
Kids play with Bricks, while parents play with Beers! Hosted by Brick Lab of Scotts Valley from 5-8pm on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month.
At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on December 10
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 December 11
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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Southbound Highway 17 is facing closures at Sugarloaf Road for emergency work. The closure is expected to last until 7:59 a.m. on December 13.
- Northbound Highway 17 is facing closures for road striping. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
- A lane on North Highway 1 at Mar Monte Avenue in Aptos is closed for K-rail removal. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
- A lane on Highway 1 at Bay Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is closed due to a traffic break. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. on December 14.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
- Highway 9 at 13.4 Bear Creek Road in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic control because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p. on December 15.
- Long-term projects: The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Park Avenue in Santa Cruz County was closed on December 9 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for soundwall construction.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for having illegal drugs, having drug-related items, and refusing to leave private property when asked by police. The incident happened near the 100 block of Whispering Pines Dr, Santa Cruz County. It took place around 3 p.m. on December 4. (source)
- A person was arrested for false imprisonment and causing injury to a spouse or cohabitant. The incident happened near the 24500 block of Mountain Charlie Road in Santa Cruz County at 4 p.m. on December 3. (source)
- A person was arrested for several drug offenses, obstructing a public officer, battery, and false imprisonment. The incident happened near the 000 block of Mt Hermon Rd, Santa Cruz County, at 4 p.m. on December 2. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher. The incident happened near SR-17 southbound at Granite Creek in Santa Cruz County at 10 a.m. on November 26. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol near Scotts Valley Drive and Victor Square in Santa Cruz County. The incident happened at 2 p.m. on November 25. The person was released the same day. (source)
- A person was arrested for being drunk in public, assaulting someone with force likely to cause serious injury, and resisting a police officer. The incident happened near the 200 block of Mt Hermon Rd, Santa Cruz County, at 10 p.m. on November 23. (source)
- A person was arrested for stealing a vehicle, having illegal drugs, having drugs without a prescription, possessing illegal drug equipment, and being drunk in public. The incident happened near the 470 block of Scotts Valley Drive, Santa Cruz County, at 4 p.m. on November 22. (source)
- A person was arrested for disorderly conduct involving alcohol. The incident happened near the 500 block Scotts Valley Drive, Santa Cruz County. It occurred at 11 p.m. on November 19. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent and a previous DUI offense. The incident happened near the 200 block of Mt Hermon Rd, Santa Cruz County, at 7 p.m. on November 19. (source)
- A person was arrested for being drunk in public near the 200 block of Mt Hermon Rd. The incident happened in Santa Cruz County at 8 p.m. on November 18. The person was released the same day. (source)
- A person was arrested for petty theft near the 200 block of Mt Hermon Rd. in Santa Cruz County. The incident happened at 11 a.m. on November 18. The person was released the same day. (source)
- A person was arrested for shoplifting near the 200 block of Mt Hermon Road. The incident happened in Santa Cruz County at 11 a.m. on November 18. The person was released the same day. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.