Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant; watch for unusually rough surf and rip currents. The high will be 78 with a low of 61. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Mostly clear now, changing to intermittent clouds at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Wilder Ranch Junior Rangers Program
Young adventurers are invited to join the Junior Ranger Program at Wilder Ranch State Park this summer! The free program is 11 a.m. to noon….
At Wilder Ranch State Park on July 31
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 July 31
Repeats 2 more times until August 14
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Birding Walk
On this 2.5-mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way.
At Wilder Ranch State Park on July 31
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?
At Wilder Ranch State Park on August 1
Repeats 42 more times until December 26
Winterlark
Join the Winterlark trio—Kristin Olson on bass, Sweeney Schragg on guitar, and Chris Haskett on drums—with their tight, jazzy harmonies and infectious…
At Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn on August 1
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Riverdale Park in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. The closure will last until 6:59 a.m. on April 30, 2027.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31, ending at 7:01 a.m.
- South Highway 1 at Route 129 in Watsonville / Pajaro is facing closures for guardrail work. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. on August 3.
- A lane on east and west SR-129 at Highway 1 in Watsonville and Pajaro is closed for curb, gutter, and sidewalk work. The closure will last until 2:59 p.m. on August 3.
- A lane is closed on North/South Highway 9 at Arboleda Way/Highland in San Lorenzo Valley because of survey work. The closure will last until August 3 at 3:01 p.m.
- Highway 9 is facing closures in both directions at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley for bridge work. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
- Alternating lanes are closed on South Highway 1 at Bay Avenue in Capitola / Soquel because of drainage work. The closure will end at 6:30 a.m. today.
- A lane on South Highway 9 at Mitchell Drive in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for bridge work. The closure will end at 5:59 a.m. today.
- CHP helped with construction work at the intersection of Highway 1 South and Park in Capitola / Soquel. This was reported yesterday.
- CHP helped with construction work at the intersection of Highway 9 and Kings Creek Road in San Lorenzo Valley. This was reported yesterday.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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