Good morning! It’s January 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A morning shower in the area in Scotts Valley
Today will be a shower in places this morning; otherwise, low clouds, then perhaps some sun. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 42. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 1 p.m.
Scotts Valley news
Ex-boyfriend of Utah woman who went missing pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges, arrest warrant canceled
By Hillary Ojeda
Jan 7, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Scotts Valley
Wine Wednesdays at Saison Cellar & Wine Bar
Wine Specials Glass of white or red, $8 20% off of a featured wine or region
At Saison Cellar & Wine Bar on January 7
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 8
Repeats 71 more times until May 10
Thirsty Thursday with Live Music from Shawn Yanez!
Kick off your weekend early at Bruno’s Bar & Grill. Join us upstairs in The Jim Sports Lounge this Thirsty Thursday for live music by Shawn Yanez, del…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on January 8
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 8
Repeats once more on January 22
Live Music with Rene and Bruno!
Join us upstairs for live music by Rene & Bruno! No cover
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on January 9
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- 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.
- Highway 1 at Capitola Ave. in Capitola will have four full overnight closures in one direction starting Sunday, Jan. 11. The closures are for crews to remove temporary supports from the Capitola Ave. bridge as part of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes project.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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