Good morning! It’s November 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cold with a couple of showers in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Today will be variable cloudiness with a couple of showers; cold. There is a 88% chance of rain. The high will be 47 with a low of 44. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 10 a.m.
Top news from nearby
New Leaf Energy supports Santa Cruz County’s proposed battery storage regulations, which the Board of Supervisors will vote on Tuesday, potentially affecting future projects like the planned Watsonville facility.
Battery storage developer backs Santa Cruz County’s proposed new rules ahead of Tuesday vote
By Tania Ortiz
Nov 17, 2025
Carmageddon: As winter arrives, Santa Cruz County, Caltrans work to prep mountain roads
By Max Chun
Nov 17, 2025
The 2025 Lookout List
After thousands of votes across hundreds of categories, the winners and runner-ups are officially in for the inaugural Lookout List. See which of your favorites came out on top.
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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving is happening on the coast, and you’re invited.Cozy vibes, square pies, festive drinks, and vinyl spinning from the pros of @offshore.sou…
At Davenport Roadhouse on November 21
Make a Glass Pumpkin! Hot Glass Workshops in our Davenport Studio
Make your own glass pumpkin in our hot glass workshops! With the help of one of our team members, you are guided in the creation of your own fabulous …
At Chris Johnson Glass – Studio Zayante on November 22
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 November 22
Repeats once more on November 29
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 November 22
Repeats 11 more times until December 28
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- CHP helped Caltrans with maintenance work at the intersection of Highway 1 and Trafton Road in the Watsonville/Pajaro area today.
- A traffic hazard was reported at 5:59 a.m. today on southbound Highway 9 near Saw Mill Road, between milepost markers 22 and 23 in San Lorenzo Valley. The hazard was blocking the southbound lanes.
- There is one-way traffic control on Highway 9 at 13.4 Bear Creek Road in San Lorenzo Valley because of work being done. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. today.
- A lane on Highway 9 at Glen Arbor Road (Upper) in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for ramp reconstruction. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. today.
- A lane is closed in both directions on Highway 9 at Main Street in San Lorenzo Valley because of ramp reconstruction. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. today.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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