Good morning! It’s August 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Turning sunny; cool in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 69 with a low of 57. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.


Top news from nearby

The Ocean Street housing project in Santa Cruz may decrease from 389 to 300 units as developers negotiate cost-cutting measures with city officials due to economic uncertainty.


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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Retiring Self Doubt and Inner Critic
Retiring Self Doubt and Inner Critic

At Near Santa Cruz on August 2
Repeats once more on August 3

Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch
Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch

On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layer…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on August 2

Life on the Ranch: A Living History Event
Life on the Ranch: A Living History Event

Join us on a trip back in time to experience what life would have been like on a working dairy ranch in the early 1900s. At this living history event,…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on August 2
Repeats 8 more times until June 6

Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park

Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekl…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on August 2


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • A traffic incident occurred on Highway 1 North near Park in the Capitola/Soquel area. It was first reported at 5:25 a.m. today.
     
  • The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
     

Did you know?

Labor force participation rate for teens (ages 16-19) in your community is

40%

compared with…

35%
31%

No crimes to report today

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