Good morning! It’s Aug. 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun and cool. The high will be 67, with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11).
Top news from nearby
Coyote sightings in Santa Cruz are normal. Wildlife experts offer tips for safely coexisting with them this summer.
Ask a Santa Cruz coyote: Why are sightings spiking around town this summer – or are they?
By Jeff Thomas
Aug 14, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Resource Recovery Public Summer Tours
Free public tours of the City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility are here. Don’t miss this educational community favorite activity!
At City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility on Aug. 14
Wilder Ranch State Park – Ranch History Tour
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 weekly …
At Wilder Ranch State Park on Aug. 15
Repeats 38 more times until Dec. 26
Rancho del Oso: Guided Hike- Marsh Trail/Hoover Loop Trail
Join us on a 0.5-to-1.5-mile tour based on group preference. Trails available are the Marsh Trail, the Hoover Loop Trail, or both …
At Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center on Aug. 15
Community crime report
- A person showed a deadly weapon (not a gun). This happened near the 600 block of Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, at 3 p.m. on Aug. 11. (source)
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