Good morning! It’s March 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cooler with morning sprinkles in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Today will be sprinkles early this morning; otherwise, clouds giving way to some sun and cooler. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 54 with a low of 46. Showers now, changing to mostly cloudy at 10 a.m.
Bonny Doon / Davenport news
Santa Cruz County mountain lions are now listed as threatened, increasing protections and raising concerns among developers, ranchers, and farmers about land use and livestock impacts.
Big cats, bigger protections: Santa Cruz County mountain lions now listed as threatened
By Cassidy Beach
Mar 1, 2026
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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport
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 March 5
Repeats 32 more times until October 15
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 March 7
Repeats once more on March 14
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
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 March 7
Wilder Ranch Volunteer Open House
Come learn about the joys of becoming a volunteer at Wilder Ranch State Park at the volunteer open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 7. Prospectiv…
At Wilder Ranch State Park on March 7
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There was a three-car crash with possible injuries on Highway 1 South at Bay Porter, near Capitola and Soquel. All lanes were closed and traffic was being diverted at Morrissey. CHP helped with construction and traffic control. The incident was reported yesterday.
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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