Good morning! It’s July 16 โ€” here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and pleasant in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today will be sunny much of the time and pleasant. The high will be 76 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock โ€” the UV index is extreme (11/11).


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz aims to relocate part of West Cliff Drive inland in 2027 to combat coastal erosion, improve safety, and maintain access; permitting and land acquisition are in progress.

City of Santa Cruz eyes 2027 construction for partial West Cliff Drive roadway, path relocation

City of Santa Cruz eyes 2027 construction for partial West Cliff Drive roadway, path relocation

By Max Chun

Jul 16, 2026


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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Wilder Ranch Junior Rangers Program
Wilder Ranch Junior Rangers Program

Young adventurers are invited to join the Junior Ranger Program at Wilder Ranch State Park this summer! The free program is 11 a.m. to noon. Kids ages…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on July 17
Repeats 2 more times until July 31

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 July 17
Repeats 5 more times until Aug. 14

Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center 40th Anniversary Celebration
Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center 40th Anniversary Celebration

It has been 40 years since the former home of amateur naturalist, artist and author Hulda Hoover McLean first welcomed visitors to explore the natural world …

At Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center on July 18
Repeats once more on July 19


No crimes to report today

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