Good morning! It’s October 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Scotts Valley
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. There is a 5% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 46. Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County’s housing market stayed active in September, but trade tensions and the government shutdown may soon affect local buying and selling conditions.
As weather cools, Santa Cruz County housing market shows signs of heating up
By Max Chun
Oct 15, 2025
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Things to do in Scotts Valley
The Lookout List: Santa Cruz County Favorites Voting is now open!
The nominations are in — now it’s time to choose the winners! Last month, Lookout readers submitted their favorite people, places, and businesses. No…
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Halloween Cookie Party for Adults
Get into the spooky spirit with Christina’s Cookie Jar and her Beginner’s Sugar Cookie Decorating Class for Adults. Get together with friends while e…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on October 15
Whiskey and Wings with Nick Disalvo
Whiskey, Wings & Live Music? Yes, Please. 🎶🥃🍗 $7 Whiskey Shots $7 Wings ALL. NIGHT. LONG. You bring the vibes — we’ll bring the flavor. 🎸 Upstairs, e…
At Bruno’s Bar and Grill on October 15
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 October 15
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic collision happened at 6:10 a.m. today on Highway 1 Northbound at Salinas Rd in the Watsonville / Pajaro area. A vehicle was found with its flashers on and both doors open, but no one was around and no injuries were found at the scene.
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is under one-way traffic control for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
Did you know?
Percent of workers who work in finance or insurance in your community is
3.6%
Scotts Valley
compared with…
2.3%
Santa Cruz County
3.7%
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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