Good morning! It’s July 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and cool in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today will be cool with areas of low clouds early; otherwise, sunny. The high will be 67 with a low of 55. Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz County is the least affordable U.S. rental market, with two-bedroom rents averaging $4,223. Local leaders stress the need for more housing development despite community resistance and high construction costs.


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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Bargetto Winery: Music in the Courtyard
Bargetto Winery: Music in the Courtyard

Head to Bargetto Winery’s creekside courtyard in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! There is no cover charge and wine by the glass a…

At Bargetto Winery on July 17

Slowcoast@ The Davenport Roadhouse
Slowcoast@ The Davenport Roadhouse

Slowcoast is an Eclectic genre spanning quartet featuring singer/songwriter Lauren Wahl, Guitarist Bill Walker, bassist Ken Norton and drummer David R…

At Davenport Roadhouse on July 18

Silent Meditation Retreat
Silent Meditation Retreat

At Near Santa Cruz on July 18
Repeats 2 more times until July 20


Property development

  • A permit application has been filed for a new wireless communications facility at 1704 FELTON Quarry Rd, Felton, CA 95018. The proposed project includes the construction of a 198-foot monopine tower equipped with antennas, a microwave antenna, and RRUs. Local residents are encouraged to stay informed and participate in the review process as this development progresses. (view details)
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • A hit and run happened at the intersection of Struve Rd and Highway 1 in Watsonville/Pajaro. A driver on Struve Rd was about to turn left when another vehicle hit them. The driver then pulled over to the right side of Struve Rd. No one was injured. The incident was reported today.
     
  • A motorcycle collision involving two males happened at the on-ramp of State Route 129 and Highway 1 North in Watsonville/Pajaro. Emergency services responded, and the road was reopened later that night. The incident was reported on July 16.
     
  • South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for road excavation work. The closure will last until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
     

Community crime report

  • A DUI and possession of controlled substances incident occurred near Graham Hill at Meyer Road in Santa Cruz County at 10 p.m. on July 12. (source)
     
  • A grand theft occurred near Bonny Doon in Santa Cruz County at 5 p.m. on July 10. (source)