Good morning! It’s December 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A stray shower this morning in Scotts Valley
Today will be a shower in places this morning with low clouds followed by clouds giving way to some sun. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 67 with a low of 44.
Looking ahead: Rain, some heavy, to affect the area from late Saturday night into late Sunday night
Scotts Valley news
Santa Cruz County ranks in GoFundMe’s top 10 for donations; investors buy local homes. New businesses include restaurants, home care, auto services, and wellness providers across Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Aptos, Capitola, Soquel, and Scotts Valley.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: County ranked in GoFundMe’s top 10 for donations; investors snapping up local homes
By Jessica M. Pasko
Dec 17, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
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 December 18
Repeats 83 more times until May 10
Holiday Sip and Shop with Live Music from Mark Haren!
Join us at Bruno’s for our Annual Holiday Sip & Shop! Get your holiday shopping done in one fun and festive evening with unique, one-of-a-kind gifts …
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on December 18
Trivia on Tap @ Steel Bonnet
Trivia on Tap is back! New day, new questions, same great experience! Join Jenn and Victor every 1st and 3rd Thursday 6:30-8pm at Steel Bonnet Brewing…
At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on December 18
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A hit and run happened on northbound Highway 17 at El Rancho today. No injuries were reported.
- A car hit a deer at 6:07 a.m. today on southbound Highway 1 at the Airport Blvd. offramp in Watsonville / Pajaro. Fluids were leaking from the car, and fire services were on the way. No injuries were reported. A tow truck was called and was expected to arrive within 25 minutes.
- 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 last until 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Nob Hill Foods #620 at 222 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, passed a county health inspection on December 15 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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