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

A passing morning shower in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today could see passing morning showers; otherwise, cool with intervals of clouds and sunshine. The high will be 64, with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).


Top news from nearby

Both Santa Cruz mayoral candidates oppose a proposed six-story Seabright housing project over local control concerns but support affordable housing overall.

Santa Cruz mayoral candidates oppose 6-story housing project at Seabright and Soquel; wish to regain some local control over building

Santa Cruz mayoral candidates oppose 6-story housing project at Seabright and Soquel; wish to regain some local control over building

By Max Chun

Aug 13, 2026


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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Resource Recovery Public Summer Tours
Resource Recovery Public Summer Tours

Free public tours of the City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility are here. Don’t miss this educational community favorite activity!

At City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility on Aug. 14

Wilder Ranch State Park - Ranch History Tour
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 weekly …

At Wilder Ranch State Park on Aug. 15
Repeats 38 more times until Dec. 26

Rancho del Oso: Guided Hike- Marsh Trail/Hoover Loop Trail
Rancho del Oso: Guided Hike- Marsh Trail/Hoover Loop Trail

Join us on a 0.5- to 1.5-mile tour based on group preference. Trails available are the Marsh Trail, the Hoover Loop Trail, or both …

At Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center on Aug. 15


No crimes to report today

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