Good morning! It’s July 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today will be a sprinkle possible early this morning; otherwise, some sun. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 79 with a low of 63. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers before dawn Monday


Top news from nearby

Watsonville’s camping ban allows crews to clear river and slough encampments without warning, heightening anxiety for unhoused residents like farmworker Alejandro Garcia, who now has even fewer safe places to sleep.


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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport

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! 6-8 PM No cover charge. Wine by the glass for purchase…

At Bargetto Winery on July 16
Repeats 13 more times until October 15

Wilder Ranch Junior Rangers Program
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. Kids ages…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on July 17
Repeats 2 more times until July 31

Bargetto Winery's Art & Wine Festival
Bargetto Winery’s Art & Wine Festival

Enjoy a weekend filled with Art, Wine and Live Music! Shop over 65+ Local Artists and Food Vendors! Jewelry, leather goods, paintings & watercolors, m…

At Bargetto Winery on July 18
Repeats once more on July 19

Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center 40th Anniversary Celebration
Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center 40th Anniversary Celebration

It has been 40 years since the former home of amateur naturalist, artist, and author Hulda Hoover McLean first welcomed visitors to explore the natural w…

At Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center on July 18
Repeats once more on July 19


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Southbound Highway 1 is facing closures at Route 129 in Watsonville/Pajaro for Gore excavation. The closure is expected to end at 2:59 p.m. today.
     
  • A lane is closed on eastbound and westbound SR-129 at Highway 1 in Watsonville and Pajaro for curb, gutter, and sidewalk work. The closure will end at 2:59 p.m. today.
     
  • There will be alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley due to bridge work. The closures will continue until April 30 at 6:59 a.m.
     
  • Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to construction. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 31.
     
  • There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 in the San Lorenzo Valley due to electrical work. The closure will last until 6:01 a.m. on July 15.
     
  • A lane on Highway 9 at Kirby Street in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for asphalt paving. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. on July 16.
     

No crimes to report today

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