Good morning! It’s August 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Turning sunny; not as warm in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Today will be not as warm with clouds giving way to sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 73 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz’s downtown clock, previously five minutes fast, was repaired by a contractor last week and now displays the correct time.
Ask Lookout: Why was Santa Cruz’s town clock five minutes early? And who just fixed it?
By Carly Heltzel
Aug 7, 2025
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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport
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 August 8
Repeats once more on August 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 August 9
Repeats 38 more times until December 28
Wilder Ranch – Backcountry Hike
Limited Availability. Pre-Registration Required One registration required per person. If bringing multiple people, each person must have their own re…
At Wilder Ranch State Park on August 10
Repeats 3 more times until November 9
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic hazard was reported today at 6:35 a.m. on Highway 1 South near Park in Capitola/Soquel. A vehicle was partially blocking the #2 lane, causing a slow lane obstruction. The Freeway Service Patrol arrived at 6:51 a.m. to move the vehicle to the next offramp, with no CHP standby needed.
- A vehicle hit a power pole on Highway 9 at Irwin Way in Boulder Creek, San Lorenzo Valley, causing both directions of the highway to close. A SIG Alert was issued, and the road stayed closed for several hours while crews cleared the scene and fixed the damage. This led to major traffic delays, with vehicles being rerouted through alternate routes like the single-lane Alta Vista. The incident was reported on August 6.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for roadway excavation work. The closure will last until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
Did you know?
Labor force participation rate for teens (ages 16-19) in your community is
40%
Bonny Doon / Davenport
compared with…
35%
Santa Cruz County
31%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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