Good morning! It’s May 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Warmer with some sun in Scotts Valley

Today will be warmer with intervals of bright sunshine. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz’s downtown vibrancy ordinance marks one year; population declines due to high housing costs and low-wage jobs.


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What’s new around you

▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ new businesses   ▼︎ events

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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 27
Repeats 4 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 27

“Surreal Night” Paint and Sip at Laughing Monk

Unleash your inner artist at Surreal Night — sip, paint and vibe with friends at Laughing Monk!

At Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub on May 27


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There is a traffic break and closure on Highway 17 at Mount Hermon Road/Glen Canyon Road in both directions because of utility work. This closure will last until 10:30 a.m. on May 31.
     
  • There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in Boulder Creek because of bridge work. This is expected to continue until April 30, 2027.
     
  • A lane on north Highway 17 at Granite Creek Road is closed for utility work. The closure is scheduled to last until June 1 at 6:01 a.m.
     

New local businesses

  • A new business named DAKOTA NDT was registered at 1500 Green Hills Rd., #107, Scotts Valley, on May 19. The business was registered by Dakota Ultrasonics Corporation as a corporation.
     
  • A new business named GLENWOOD CHILDREN’S CENTER was registered at 125 Bethany Dr., Scotts Valley, on May 20. The business was registered by Santa Cruz Reggio Preschools LLC as a limited liability company.
     

No crimes to report today

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