Good morning! It’s May 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds giving way to some sun in Scotts Valley

Today will be clouds giving way to some sun. The high will be 76 with a low of 47. Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.


Scotts Valley news

Steel Bonnet Brewing seeks name ideas for Scotts Valley’s 60th anniversary beer. Circle & Square Bistro won Santa Cruz’s first Vegan Chef Challenge.

Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of May 12

Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of May 12

By Lookout Santa Cruz

May 12, 2026


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Moving in Harmony with Life - Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance
Moving in Harmony with Life – Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance

Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich We spend much of our time being sedentary, lost in our minds. Yet each movement you…

At Hummingbird Valley on May 13
Repeats 6 more times until June 24

Wine Wednesdays at Saison Cellar & Wine Bar
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 May 13

Valley Women's Network Mixer
Valley Women’s Network Mixer

LOCAL LADIES! Come join us Wednesday, May 13th @ 5:30 p.m. for our next Valley Women’s Networking monthly mixer event. NEW LOCATION: Adorable French B…

At Adorable French Bakery on May 13


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There is a one-way traffic closure on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in Brookdale because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on Aug. 31. 

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.