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

A couple of afternoon showers in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today will be cooler with variable cloudiness; a couple of showers this afternoon. There is a 60% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 51. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at noon


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

At Bargetto Winery on April 9
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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 April 10

Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Nature Walk
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Nature Walk

On this 2.5-mile, 2-hour family-friendly walk, you will explore the plants, animals, and geology of the Santa Cruz County coastal bluffs. Bring water,…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on April 11

Davenport: Go To Jail
Davenport: Go To Jail

Davenport goes beyond a beautiful place to get away from it all. Just minutes north on the Pacific Coast Highway, Davenport has stunning sweeping ocea…

At Davenport Jail on April 11


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • The southbound Highway 1 onramp at Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville will have daytime closures starting today. The onramp will be closed off and on from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for about three weeks.
     
  • One northbound lane of Highway 17 between Santas Village Road and Vine Hill Road in Scotts Valley will be closed during the day for tree removal work from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10.
     
  • Daytime one-way reversing traffic control will be in place on Highway 9 at the San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek Bridge, north of Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, from Monday through Friday this week due to ongoing bridge replacement work.
     

No crimes to report today

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