Good morning! It’s July 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny in Scotts Valley
Today will be some low clouds early, then mostly sunny and pleasant; watch for unusually rough surf and rip currents. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 79 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Mostly sunny this weekend
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Things to do in Scotts Valley
Lunch and Learn at 1440: Myofascial Release
A gentle, body-led practice to release tension, unwind fascia, and reconnect with your body’s natural balance and ease.
At 1440 Multiversity on July 29
Food Truck Friday – July 31st
Squeeze in a little more summer before the back-to-school rush at Food Truck Friday! Join us for a great evening outside with dinner…
At Scotts Valley Skypark on July 31
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Birdwatching
We are offering a bird-watching program on August 1st at 8:00 a.m. Join us to learn about life histories, behaviors, field markings, and more.
At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground on August 1
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Star Walk Tour
Star Walks – Astronomy-based program where participants are guided up to the observation deck, where they will participate in activities…
At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground on August 1
Repeats 4 more times until August 29
Scotts Valley 60th Birthday Bash
🎉 Celebrate 60 Years of Scotts Valley! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate Scotts Valley’s 60th Birthday Bash on Sunday, August 2nd at Skypark…
At Scotts Valley Skypark on August 2
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Starting overnight on August 2, the southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Bay Avenue in Santa Cruz County (Capitola/Soquel area) will be closed for a long-term construction project. Crews are working on adding auxiliary lanes and bus improvements between the Bay Avenue/Porter Street and State Park Drive interchanges.
- There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This is expected to continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 31.
- CHP helped with construction on northbound Highway 1 at Park in Capitola/Soquel. Units M1 and D2 were at the scene and planned to stay until about 6:00 a.m. The incident was reported yesterday.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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