Good morning! It’s May 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunshine and a few clouds in Scotts Valley

Today will be sunshine and a few clouds. The high will be 84 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz tourism targets regional visitors amid high fuel costs; Diversity Center staff unionized. Key business updates and upcoming dates noted as summer visitor season nears.


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Things to do in Scotts Valley

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 20
Repeats 5 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 20

James Durbin
James Durbin

JAMES DURBIN is a singer/songwriter from Santa Cruz. Since his top-four finish on “American Idol” in 2011, Durbin has released six solo albums …

At Bruno’s Bar & Grill on May 21

Learn to Line Dance
Learn to Line Dance

Join us for Coaster Stomp Line Dance at Bruno’s Bar and Grill! The fun starts at 7 p.m. with two lessons and plenty of open dancing. Join their expert i…

At Bruno’s Bar & Grill on May 21
Repeats once more on June 4

Trivia on Tap @ Steel Bonnet
Trivia on Tap @ Steel Bonnet

Trivia on Tap is back! New day, new questions, same great experience! Join Jenn and Victor every first and third Thursday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Steel Bonnet Brewing…

At Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on May 21


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in Brookdale has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This is expected to end on Aug. 31.
     

No crimes to report today

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