Good morning! It’s February 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly cloudy in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today will be mostly cloudy. The high will be 59 with a low of 47.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather tomorrow afternoon through late Wednesday night


Bonny Doon / Davenport news

Santa Cruz County’s salmon face ongoing threats, but decades of monitoring and habitat restoration projects support their resilience and local population.


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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Ranch Kid Homeschool Day at Wilder Ranch
Ranch Kid Homeschool Day at Wilder Ranch

Homeschool families are invited to Wilder Ranch State Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, for Ranch Kid Homeschool Day! This special da…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on February 11

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

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. You will hel…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on February 13

Start your Valentine's Night at Bargetto's
Start your Valentine’s Night at Bargetto’s

Begin your Valentine’s day with us! Enjoy a glass of bubbles or reserve wine, light bites and music by Gable Brannigan in our romantic barrel room. An…

At Bargetto Winery on February 14

Andy Fuhrman at Davenport Roadhouse
Andy Fuhrman at Davenport Roadhouse

Playing a mix of Classic Country, Blues, Oldies, Folk and Originals

At Davenport Roadhouse on February 14
Repeats once more on March 14


Property development

  • On February 6, the Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application for a project at 6977 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz 95060. The approved project will establish a new two-bedroom vacation rental within an existing single-family home, allowing overnight stays of up to 30 days at a time. The property required and has now received a vacation rental permit to operate under these terms. (view application)
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • CHP helped Caltrans with maintenance work at the intersection of Highway 17 and Glenwood Cutoff in Scotts Valley today.
     
  • 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 at 3:59 p.m.
     
  • 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.