Good morning! It’s July 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and cool in Scotts Valley
Today will be mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 74 with a low of 52.
Scotts Valley news
Woodstock’s Pizza employees in Santa Cruz are voting on forming an independent union over wage and hour concerns, while Marianne’s Ice Cream is concerned about parking and shadow issues from a nearby new five-story development.
‘We would 100% do it again’: As Davenport Roadhouse changes hands, former owners reflect on five years
By Lily Belli
Jul 16, 2025
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Local pizzeria employees move to unionize; planned development’s impact on Marianne’s
By Jessica M. Pasko
Jul 16, 2025
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What’s new around you
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Read on to see the details about each item…
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 July 16
Whiskey and Wings with Nick Disalvo
Join us Whiskey & Wings Wednesday at Bruno’s Bar and Grill upstairs for dinner or drinks and appetizers with Whiskey just $7 and Wings only $7! Enjoy…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on July 16
Sewing Camp for Beginners: Session 2
Learn sewing 101 and create a new project to bring home with you. Class suited for age 6 and above. Machines are available and all materials are provi…
At Everything Home on July 17
Repeats 3 more times until July 20
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 July 17
Repeats 171 more times until May 10
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic hazard was reported today on Highway 17 Northbound at Laurel. The California Highway Patrol conducted a traffic break from Sugarloaf to handle the situation.
- A black Toyota Tacoma rolled over and landed about 16 feet off the road on its roof near the entrance to Big Creek Lumber on Highway 1 in Bonny Doon/Davenport. The incident was reported as a non-injury collision, and the vehicle was found on its side. A wrecker was needed to tow it from a 20-foot embankment. The solo occupant was out of the vehicle, and there was no road blockage. The incident was reported today.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
- Long-term projects: A single lane on Sims Road and La Madrona Drive, from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive, is closed for a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place, and the closure is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily until February 2026.
Did you know?
Percentage of workers who work from home in your community is
22%
Scotts Valley
compared with…
16%
Santa Cruz County
14%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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