Good morning! It’s February 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cooler in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today will be cooler with clouds giving way to some sun. The high will be 59 with a low of 47. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.


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Bad Animal in Santa Cruz, led by chef Nick Hahn, offers a new in-house menu of polished, produce-driven global French bistro dishes, showing promise while evolving after ending its Hanloh pop-up.

Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz

Weekender: Pizza, sausage and other Super Bowl snacks; ex-supervisor’s Grammy win

February 5, 2026

Your cheat sheet for eating well and going out in Santa Cruz County, with recommendations from Lily Belli and curated event listings from Lookout’s free, searchable BOLO calendar.


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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Hearts on Fire Hot Glass Workshop
Hearts on Fire Hot Glass Workshop

We’re bringing back the Love in February with our annual Hearts on Fire hot glass workshop. Come make a beautiful glass heart to give to your special …

At Chris Johnson Glass-Studio Zayante on February 7
Repeats 3 more times until February 28

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 February 7
Repeats 4 more times until June 6

Super Bowl at Bargetto's
Super Bowl at Bargetto’s

Super Bowl at Bargetto’s Super Bowl Sunday • February 8 Kickoff at 3:30pm Skip the crowded sports bars and enjoy the game with a glass of wine in hand…

At Bargetto Winery on February 8

Wilder Ranch State Park - Ranch History Tour
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 weekl…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on February 8
Repeats 75 more times until November 15

Bargetto Winery's Thursday Night Music
Bargetto Winery’s Thursday Night Music

Join us at Bargetto Winery in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! 6-8PM No cover charge. Wine by-the-glass for purchase. Food will be…

At Bargetto Winery on February 12
Repeats 35 more times until October 15


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure will last until April 1.
     
  • One lane of North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area is closed for shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
     

No crimes to report today

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