Good morning! It’s December 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Today will be partly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 48. Intermittent clouds now, changing to partly sunny at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late Saturday night through late Wednesday night
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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Glassblowing – Holiday Ornament Workshop
Pick your favorite colors and make two blown-glass holiday ornaments in this special afternoon workshop that is only offered at this time of year. In …
At Chris Johnson Glass-Studio Zayante on December 20
Repeats once more on December 27
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 December 20
Repeats 3 more times until December 28
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 December 20
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
- Southbound Highway 17 at Sugarloaf Road in Scotts Valley is facing closures for emergency work. The closure is expected to last until 5:59 a.m. on December 20.
- A lane on North Highway 9 at Fern Street in the Westside / Downtown area is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end at 2:30 p.m. on December 22.
- A lane on northbound Highway 17 at W Vine Hill Road in Scotts Valley is closed for tree work. The closure is expected to end at 4:01 a.m. today.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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