Good morning! It’s December 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny and not as warm in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today will be not as warm with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 66 with a low of 51.

Looking ahead: Rain late Tuesday night


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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Look Show 2025
Look Show 2025

Celebrate the beauty of handmade craftsmanship at Look, It’s Handmade!, an art and makers market taking place at a charming farmhouse on Sunday, Decem…

At Look Show 2025 on December 14

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 December 13
Repeats once more on December 20

Holidays on the Ranch at Wilder Ranch
Holidays on the Ranch at Wilder Ranch

Step back in time and celebrate the holidays Victorian-style at Wilder Ranch State Park. Enjoy live caroling, sample old-fashioned treats, watch black…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on December 13


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • A lane on Highway 1 at Bay Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is closed due to a traffic break. The closure is expected to end at 301 p.m. on December 14.
     
  • There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
     
  • One-way traffic control is in place on Highway 9 at 13.4 Bear Creek Road in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 15.
     
  • South Highway 17 is facing closures at Atloaf Road in Scotts Valley. The closure will last until 7:59 a.m. tomorrow.
     

No crimes to report today

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